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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.28, 35,365.26 and 15,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.28, 35,365.26 and 15,014.36 is: 20,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.28 : 35,365.26 = 15,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.28/35,365.26 = 15,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.28x = 35,365.26 × 15,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.28x = 530,986,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,986,745.13/25,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.44

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