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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.92, 35,417.86 and 15,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.92, 35,417.86 and 15,054.73 is: 20,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.92 : 35,417.86 = 15,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.92/35,417.86 = 15,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.92x = 35,417.86 × 15,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.92x = 533,206,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,206,193.30/25,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.68

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