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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.68, 35,354.63 and 15,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.68, 35,354.63 and 15,012.83 is: 20,710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.68 : 35,354.63 = 15,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.68/35,354.63 = 15,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.68x = 35,354.63 × 15,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.68x = 530,772,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,772,798.07/25,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.92

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