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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.12, 35,370.30 and 15,024.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.12, 35,370.30 and 15,024.07 is: 20,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.12 : 35,370.30 = 15,024.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.12/35,370.30 = 15,024.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.12x = 35,370.30 × 15,024.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.12x = 531,405,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,405,863.12/25,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.37

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