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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,680.70, 35,428.86 and 15,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,680.70, 35,428.86 and 15,607.54 is: 21,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,680.70 : 35,428.86 = 15,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,680.70/35,428.86 = 15,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,680.70x = 35,428.86 × 15,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,680.70x = 552,957,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,957,349.60/25,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.02

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