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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.22, 35,426.71 and 15,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.22, 35,426.71 and 15,063.80 is: 20,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.22 : 35,426.71 = 15,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.22/35,426.71 = 15,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.22x = 35,426.71 × 15,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.22x = 533,660,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,660,874.10/25,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.25

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