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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.72, 35,420.56 and 15,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.72, 35,420.56 and 15,601.56 is: 21,523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.72 : 35,420.56 = 15,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.72/35,420.56 = 15,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.72x = 35,420.56 × 15,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.72x = 552,615,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,615,992.07/25,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.74

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