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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.23, 35,717.13 and 15,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.23, 35,717.13 and 15,134.50 is: 20,885.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.23 : 35,717.13 = 15,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.23/35,717.13 = 15,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.23x = 35,717.13 × 15,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.23x = 540,560,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,560,705.16/25,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.40

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