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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.84, 35,335.22 and 15,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.84, 35,335.22 and 15,002.12 is: 20,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.84 : 35,335.22 = 15,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.84/35,335.22 = 15,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.84x = 35,335.22 × 15,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.84x = 530,103,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,103,210.67/25,604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.24

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