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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.36, 35,762.27 and 15,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.36, 35,762.27 and 15,160.24 is: 20,924.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.36 : 35,762.27 = 15,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.36/35,762.27 = 15,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.36x = 35,762.27 × 15,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.36x = 542,164,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,164,596.14/25,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.63

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