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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.83, 35,434.26 and 15,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.83, 35,434.26 and 15,066.64 is: 20,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.83 : 35,434.26 = 15,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.83/35,434.26 = 15,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.83x = 35,434.26 × 15,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.83x = 533,875,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,875,239.09/25,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.10

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