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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.61, 35,292.71 and 15,505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.61, 35,292.71 and 15,505.83 is: 21,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.61 : 35,292.71 = 15,505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.61/35,292.71 = 15,505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.61x = 35,292.71 × 15,505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.61x = 547,242,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,242,800.26/25,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.88

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