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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,615.36, 35,352.48 and 15,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,615.36, 35,352.48 and 15,014.08 is: 20,721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,615.36 : 35,352.48 = 15,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,615.36/35,352.48 = 15,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,615.36x = 35,352.48 × 15,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,615.36x = 530,784,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,784,962.92/25,615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.35

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