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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,700.67, 35,468.75 and 15,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,700.67, 35,468.75 and 15,627.24 is: 21,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,700.67 : 35,468.75 = 15,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,700.67/35,468.75 = 15,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,700.67x = 35,468.75 × 15,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,700.67x = 554,278,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,278,707.82/25,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.70

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