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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,657.58, 35,398.10 and 15,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,657.58, 35,398.10 and 15,045.16 is: 20,756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,657.58 : 35,398.10 = 15,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,657.58/35,398.10 = 15,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,657.58x = 35,398.10 × 15,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,657.58x = 532,570,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,570,078.20/25,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.83

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