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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,646.51, 35,398.08 and 15,039.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,646.51, 35,398.08 and 15,039.56 is: 20,758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646.51 : 35,398.08 = 15,039.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646.51/35,398.08 = 15,039.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646.51x = 35,398.08 × 15,039.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646.51x = 532,371,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,371,548.04/25,646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.05

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