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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.05, 35,713.66 and 15,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.05, 35,713.66 and 15,124.34 is: 20,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.05 : 35,713.66 = 15,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.05/35,713.66 = 15,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.05x = 35,713.66 × 15,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.05x = 540,145,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,145,536.48/25,882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.50

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