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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,939.67, 35,796.82 and 15,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,939.67, 35,796.82 and 15,182.60 is: 20,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,939.67 : 35,796.82 = 15,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,939.67/35,796.82 = 15,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,939.67x = 35,796.82 × 15,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,939.67x = 543,488,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,488,799.33/25,939.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.03

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