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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.24, 35,353.92 and 15,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.24, 35,353.92 and 15,006.88 is: 20,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.24 : 35,353.92 = 15,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.24/35,353.92 = 15,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.24x = 35,353.92 × 15,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.24x = 530,552,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,552,034.97/25,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.93

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