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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.66, 35,375.52 and 15,558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.66, 35,375.52 and 15,558.80 is: 21,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.66 : 35,375.52 = 15,558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.66/35,375.52 = 15,558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.66x = 35,375.52 × 15,558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.66x = 550,400,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,400,434.53/25,632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.62

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