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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.95, 35,366.79 and 15,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.95, 35,366.79 and 15,016.88 is: 20,719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.95 : 35,366.79 = 15,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.95/35,366.79 = 15,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.95x = 35,366.79 × 15,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.95x = 531,098,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,098,841.42/25,632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.38

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