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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.68, 35,370.64 and 15,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.68, 35,370.64 and 15,566.63 is: 21,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.68 : 35,370.64 = 15,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.68/35,370.64 = 15,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.68x = 35,370.64 × 15,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.68x = 550,601,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,601,488.89/25,632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.45

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