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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.10, 35,425.83 and 15,058.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.10, 35,425.83 and 15,058.69 is: 20,780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.10 : 35,425.83 = 15,058.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.10/35,425.83 = 15,058.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.10x = 35,425.83 × 15,058.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.10x = 533,466,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,466,591.96/25,671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.82

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