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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,680.96, 35,436 and 15,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,680.96, 35,436 and 15,068.16 is: 20,791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,680.96 : 35,436 = 15,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,680.96/35,436 = 15,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,680.96x = 35,436 × 15,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,680.96x = 533,955,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,955,317.76/25,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.88

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