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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.42, 35,398.51 and 15,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.42, 35,398.51 and 15,040 is: 20,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.42 : 35,398.51 = 15,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.42/35,398.51 = 15,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.42x = 35,398.51 × 15,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.42x = 532,393,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,393,590.40/25,652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.13

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