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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,648.41, 35,385.30 and 15,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,648.41, 35,385.30 and 15,034.17 is: 20,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,648.41 : 35,385.30 = 15,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,648.41/35,385.30 = 15,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,648.41x = 35,385.30 × 15,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,648.41x = 531,988,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,988,615.70/25,648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.58

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