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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.90, 35,348.52 and 15,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.90, 35,348.52 and 15,011.44 is: 20,717.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.90 : 35,348.52 = 15,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.90/35,348.52 = 15,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.90x = 35,348.52 × 15,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.90x = 530,632,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,632,187.07/25,612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.38

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