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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.80, 35,719.84 and 15,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.80, 35,719.84 and 15,275.36 is: 21,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.80 : 35,719.84 = 15,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.80/35,719.84 = 15,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.80x = 35,719.84 × 15,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.80x = 545,633,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,633,415.14/25,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.79

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