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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.66, 35,751.98 and 15,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.66, 35,751.98 and 15,296.24 is: 21,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.66 : 35,751.98 = 15,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.66/35,751.98 = 15,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.66x = 35,751.98 × 15,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.66x = 546,870,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,870,994.18/25,908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.65

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