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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.17, 35,419.59 and 15,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.17, 35,419.59 and 15,055.98 is: 20,777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.17 : 35,419.59 = 15,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.17/35,419.59 = 15,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.17x = 35,419.59 × 15,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.17x = 533,276,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,276,563.37/25,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.41

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