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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.91, 35,348.16 and 15,012.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.91, 35,348.16 and 15,012.50 is: 20,708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.91 : 35,348.16 = 15,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.91/35,348.16 = 15,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.91x = 35,348.16 × 15,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.91x = 530,664,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,664,131.56/25,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.91

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