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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.90, 35,351.28 and 15,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.90, 35,351.28 and 15,013.44 is: 20,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.90 : 35,351.28 = 15,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.90/35,351.28 = 15,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.90x = 35,351.28 × 15,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.90x = 530,744,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,744,321.20/25,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.14

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