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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.39, 35,362.41 and 15,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.39, 35,362.41 and 15,016.25 is: 20,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.39 : 35,362.41 = 15,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.39/35,362.41 = 15,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.39x = 35,362.41 × 15,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.39x = 531,010,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,010,789.16/25,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.48

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