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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.39, 35,361.03 and 15,015.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.39, 35,361.03 and 15,015.25 is: 20,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.39 : 35,361.03 = 15,015.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.39/35,361.03 = 15,015.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.39x = 35,361.03 × 15,015.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.39x = 530,954,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,954,705.71/25,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.10

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