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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,616.29, 35,353.95 and 15,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,616.29, 35,353.95 and 15,010.15 is: 20,716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,616.29 : 35,353.95 = 15,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,616.29/35,353.95 = 15,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,616.29x = 35,353.95 × 15,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,616.29x = 530,668,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,668,092.59/25,616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.04

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