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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.88, 35,362.40 and 15,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.88, 35,362.40 and 15,014.53 is: 20,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.88 : 35,362.40 = 15,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.88/35,362.40 = 15,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.88x = 35,362.40 × 15,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.88x = 530,949,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,949,815.67/25,626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.47

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