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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.52, 35,435.25 and 15,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.52, 35,435.25 and 15,062.28 is: 20,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.52 : 35,435.25 = 15,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.52/35,435.25 = 15,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.52x = 35,435.25 × 15,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.52x = 533,735,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,735,657.37/25,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.92

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