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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.86, 35,774.20 and 15,170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.86, 35,774.20 and 15,170.69 is: 20,927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.86 : 35,774.20 = 15,170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.86/35,774.20 = 15,170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.86x = 35,774.20 × 15,170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.86x = 542,719,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,719,406.60/25,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.87

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