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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.34, 35,341.38 and 15,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.34, 35,341.38 and 15,001.50 is: 20,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.34 : 35,341.38 = 15,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.34/35,341.38 = 15,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.34x = 35,341.38 × 15,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.34x = 530,173,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,173,712.07/25,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.55

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