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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,619.40, 35,358.24 and 15,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,619.40, 35,358.24 and 15,013.28 is: 20,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,619.40 : 35,358.24 = 15,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,619.40/35,358.24 = 15,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,619.40x = 35,358.24 × 15,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,619.40x = 530,843,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,843,157.43/25,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.36

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