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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.86, 35,371.68 and 15,555.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.86, 35,371.68 and 15,555.98 is: 21,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.86 : 35,371.68 = 15,555.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.86/35,371.68 = 15,555.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.86x = 35,371.68 × 15,555.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.86x = 550,241,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,241,146.65/25,629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.75

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