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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.81, 35,371.94 and 15,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.81, 35,371.94 and 15,021.44 is: 20,729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.81 : 35,371.94 = 15,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.81/35,371.94 = 15,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.81x = 35,371.94 × 15,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.81x = 531,337,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,337,474.39/25,631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.61

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