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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.50, 35,423.82 and 15,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.50, 35,423.82 and 15,059.04 is: 20,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.50 : 35,423.82 = 15,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.50/35,423.82 = 15,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.50x = 35,423.82 × 15,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.50x = 533,448,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,448,722.33/25,669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.42

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