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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,646.77, 35,398.45 and 15,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,646.77, 35,398.45 and 15,039.82 is: 20,758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646.77 : 35,398.45 = 15,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646.77/35,398.45 = 15,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646.77x = 35,398.45 × 15,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646.77x = 532,386,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,386,190.18/25,646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.41

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