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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.22, 35,425.33 and 15,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.22, 35,425.33 and 15,062.80 is: 20,782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.22 : 35,425.33 = 15,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.22/35,425.33 = 15,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.22x = 35,425.33 × 15,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.22x = 533,604,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,604,660.72/25,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.87

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