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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.28, 35,363.88 and 15,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,620.28, 35,363.88 and 15,013.36 is: 20,723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,620.28 : 35,363.88 = 15,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,620.28/35,363.88 = 15,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,620.28x = 35,363.88 × 15,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,620.28x = 530,930,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,930,661.44/25,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.06

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