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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,667.92, 35,411.80 and 15,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,667.92, 35,411.80 and 15,053.68 is: 20,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,667.92 : 35,411.80 = 15,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,667.92/35,411.80 = 15,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,667.92x = 35,411.80 × 15,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,667.92x = 533,077,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,077,905.42/25,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.25

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