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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.06, 35,424.93 and 15,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.06, 35,424.93 and 15,059.62 is: 20,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.06 : 35,424.93 = 15,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.06/35,424.93 = 15,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.06x = 35,424.93 × 15,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.06x = 533,485,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,485,984.33/25,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.80

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