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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.85, 35,786.82 and 15,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.85, 35,786.82 and 15,184.06 is: 20,953.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.85 : 35,786.82 = 15,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.85/35,786.82 = 15,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.85x = 35,786.82 × 15,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.85x = 543,389,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,389,222.09/25,932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.70

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