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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.13, 35,366.02 and 15,024.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.13, 35,366.02 and 15,024.83 is: 20,733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.13 : 35,366.02 = 15,024.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.13/35,366.02 = 15,024.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.13x = 35,366.02 × 15,024.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.13x = 531,368,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,368,223.88/25,628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.79

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