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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,636.41, 35,368.79 and 15,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,636.41, 35,368.79 and 15,022.17 is: 20,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,636.41 : 35,368.79 = 15,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,636.41/35,368.79 = 15,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,636.41x = 35,368.79 × 15,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,636.41x = 531,315,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,315,900.96/25,636.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.05

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