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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.42, 35,416.62 and 15,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.42, 35,416.62 and 15,057.18 is: 20,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.42 : 35,416.62 = 15,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.42/35,416.62 = 15,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.42x = 35,416.62 × 15,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.42x = 533,274,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,274,422.33/25,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.08

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