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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.63, 35,362.06 and 15,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.63, 35,362.06 and 15,014.28 is: 20,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.63 : 35,362.06 = 15,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.63/35,362.06 = 15,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.63x = 35,362.06 × 15,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.63x = 530,935,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,935,832.68/25,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.13

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