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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,687.49, 35,448.98 and 15,077.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,687.49, 35,448.98 and 15,077.30 is: 20,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,687.49 : 35,448.98 = 15,077.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,687.49/35,448.98 = 15,077.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,687.49x = 35,448.98 × 15,077.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,687.49x = 534,474,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,474,653.52/25,687.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.81

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