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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,615.26, 35,345.52 and 15,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,615.26, 35,345.52 and 15,008.22 is: 20,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,615.26 : 35,345.52 = 15,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,615.26/35,345.52 = 15,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,615.26x = 35,345.52 × 15,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,615.26x = 530,473,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,473,340.17/25,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.27

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