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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.53, 35,744.11 and 15,288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.53, 35,744.11 and 15,288.29 is: 21,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.53 : 35,744.11 = 15,288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.53/35,744.11 = 15,288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.53x = 35,744.11 × 15,288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.53x = 546,466,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,466,102.53/25,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,097.02

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