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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.68, 35,745.84 and 15,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.68, 35,745.84 and 15,297.53 is: 21,110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.68 : 35,745.84 = 15,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.68/35,745.84 = 15,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.68x = 35,745.84 × 15,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.68x = 546,822,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,822,881.05/25,902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.67

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