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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,650.41, 35,388.06 and 15,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,650.41, 35,388.06 and 15,036.17 is: 20,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,650.41 : 35,388.06 = 15,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,650.41/35,388.06 = 15,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,650.41x = 35,388.06 × 15,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,650.41x = 532,100,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,100,886.13/25,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.34

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