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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,655.17, 35,410.02 and 15,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,655.17, 35,410.02 and 15,048.22 is: 20,770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,655.17 : 35,410.02 = 15,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,655.17/35,410.02 = 15,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,655.17x = 35,410.02 × 15,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,655.17x = 532,857,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,857,771.16/25,655.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.00

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