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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,920.05, 35,770.82 and 15,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,920.05, 35,770.82 and 15,309.72 is: 21,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920.05 : 35,770.82 = 15,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920.05/35,770.82 = 15,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920.05x = 35,770.82 × 15,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920.05x = 547,641,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,641,161.82/25,920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.09

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