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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.88, 35,739.39 and 15,291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.88, 35,739.39 and 15,291.93 is: 21,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.88 : 35,739.39 = 15,291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.88/35,739.39 = 15,291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.88x = 35,739.39 × 15,291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.88x = 546,524,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,524,250.12/25,898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.23

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