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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.66, 35,847.33 and 15,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.66, 35,847.33 and 15,211.04 is: 20,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.66 : 35,847.33 = 15,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.66/35,847.33 = 15,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.66x = 35,847.33 × 15,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.66x = 545,275,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,275,264.23/25,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.24

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