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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.30, 35,747.65 and 15,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.30, 35,747.65 and 15,292.24 is: 21,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.30 : 35,747.65 = 15,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.30/35,747.65 = 15,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.30x = 35,747.65 × 15,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.30x = 546,661,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,661,643.24/25,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.87

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