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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.67, 35,420.27 and 15,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.67, 35,420.27 and 15,056.48 is: 20,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.67 : 35,420.27 = 15,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.67/35,420.27 = 15,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.67x = 35,420.27 × 15,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.67x = 533,304,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,304,586.85/25,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.10

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