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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.25, 35,799.27 and 15,192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.25, 35,799.27 and 15,192.82 is: 20,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.25 : 35,799.27 = 15,192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.25/35,799.27 = 15,192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.25x = 35,799.27 × 15,192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.25x = 543,891,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,891,865.24/25,941.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.29

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