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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.90, 35,341.62 and 15,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.90, 35,341.62 and 15,006.44 is: 20,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.90 : 35,341.62 = 15,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.90/35,341.62 = 15,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.90x = 35,341.62 × 15,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.90x = 530,351,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,351,900.03/25,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.48

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