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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.41, 35,389.44 and 15,037.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.41, 35,389.44 and 15,037.17 is: 20,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.41 : 35,389.44 = 15,037.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.41/35,389.44 = 15,037.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.41x = 35,389.44 × 15,037.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.41x = 532,157,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,157,025.48/25,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.72

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