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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,660.84, 35,412.10 and 15,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,660.84, 35,412.10 and 15,050.68 is: 20,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,660.84 : 35,412.10 = 15,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,660.84/35,412.10 = 15,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,660.84x = 35,412.10 × 15,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,660.84x = 532,976,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,976,185.23/25,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.02

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