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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.41, 35,744.09 and 15,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.41, 35,744.09 and 15,296.28 is: 21,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.41 : 35,744.09 = 15,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.41/35,744.09 = 15,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.41x = 35,744.09 × 15,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.41x = 546,751,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,751,608.99/25,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.95

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