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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,900.02, 35,734.77 and 15,285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,900.02, 35,734.77 and 15,285.78 is: 21,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,900.02 : 35,734.77 = 15,285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,900.02/35,734.77 = 15,285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,900.02x = 35,734.77 × 15,285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,900.02x = 546,233,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,233,832.57/25,900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.09

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