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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.61, 35,430.99 and 15,600.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.61, 35,430.99 and 15,600.37 is: 21,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.61 : 35,430.99 = 15,600.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.61/35,430.99 = 15,600.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.61x = 35,430.99 × 15,600.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.61x = 552,736,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,736,376.31/25,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.53

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