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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.29, 35,351.19 and 15,008.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.29, 35,351.19 and 15,008.15 is: 20,713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.29 : 35,351.19 = 15,008.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.29/35,351.19 = 15,008.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.29x = 35,351.19 × 15,008.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.29x = 530,555,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,555,962.20/25,614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.28

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