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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.36, 35,355.12 and 15,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.36, 35,355.12 and 15,011.04 is: 20,717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.36 : 35,355.12 = 15,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.36/35,355.12 = 15,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.36x = 35,355.12 × 15,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.36x = 530,717,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,717,120.52/25,617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.09

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