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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,883.56, 35,720.10 and 15,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,883.56, 35,720.10 and 15,282.28 is: 21,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,883.56 : 35,720.10 = 15,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,883.56/35,720.10 = 15,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,883.56x = 35,720.10 × 15,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,883.56x = 545,884,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,884,569.83/25,883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.01

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