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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,890.08, 35,719.97 and 15,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,890.08, 35,719.97 and 15,282.32 is: 21,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,890.08 : 35,719.97 = 15,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,890.08/35,719.97 = 15,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,890.08x = 35,719.97 × 15,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,890.08x = 545,883,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,883,756.92/25,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.67

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