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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.92, 35,423.36 and 15,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.92, 35,423.36 and 15,058.72 is: 20,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.92 : 35,423.36 = 15,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.92/35,423.36 = 15,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.92x = 35,423.36 × 15,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.92x = 533,430,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,430,459.70/25,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.18

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