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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.40, 35,762.46 and 15,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.40, 35,762.46 and 15,298.36 is: 21,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.40 : 35,762.46 = 15,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.40/35,762.46 = 15,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.40x = 35,762.46 × 15,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.40x = 547,106,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,106,987.57/25,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.42

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