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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.65, 35,775.14 and 15,319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.65, 35,775.14 and 15,319.08 is: 21,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.65 : 35,775.14 = 15,319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.65/35,775.14 = 15,319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.65x = 35,775.14 × 15,319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.65x = 548,042,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,042,155.08/25,927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.36

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