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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.79, 35,828.82 and 15,214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.79, 35,828.82 and 15,214.03 is: 20,995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.79 : 35,828.82 = 15,214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.79/35,828.82 = 15,214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.79x = 35,828.82 × 15,214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.79x = 545,100,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,100,742.34/25,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.46

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