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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,633.02, 35,373.59 and 15,022.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,633.02, 35,373.59 and 15,022.65 is: 20,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,633.02 : 35,373.59 = 15,022.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,633.02/35,373.59 = 15,022.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,633.02x = 35,373.59 × 15,022.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,633.02x = 531,404,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,404,986.70/25,633.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.27

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