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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.84, 35,419.44 and 15,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.84, 35,419.44 and 15,063.12 is: 20,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.84 : 35,419.44 = 15,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.84/35,419.44 = 15,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.84x = 35,419.44 × 15,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.84x = 533,527,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,527,275.05/25,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.45

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