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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.91, 35,362.58 and 15,017.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.91, 35,362.58 and 15,017.67 is: 20,718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.91 : 35,362.58 = 15,017.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.91/35,362.58 = 15,017.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.91x = 35,362.58 × 15,017.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.91x = 531,063,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,063,481.70/25,631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.84

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