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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.92, 35,370.98 and 15,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.92, 35,370.98 and 15,566.88 is: 21,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.92 : 35,370.98 = 15,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.92/35,370.98 = 15,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.92x = 35,370.98 × 15,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.92x = 550,615,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,615,840.06/25,632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.81

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