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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.44, 35,362.44 and 15,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.44, 35,362.44 and 15,014.52 is: 20,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.44 : 35,362.44 = 15,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.44/35,362.44 = 15,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.44x = 35,362.44 × 15,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.44x = 530,950,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,950,062.63/25,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.46

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