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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,616.46, 35,351.79 and 15,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,616.46, 35,351.79 and 15,004.62 is: 20,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,616.46 : 35,351.79 = 15,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,616.46/35,351.79 = 15,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,616.46x = 35,351.79 × 15,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,616.46x = 530,440,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,440,175.27/25,616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.01

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