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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,706.67, 35,477.04 and 15,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,706.67, 35,477.04 and 15,633.24 is: 21,574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,706.67 : 35,477.04 = 15,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,706.67/35,477.04 = 15,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,706.67x = 35,477.04 × 15,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,706.67x = 554,621,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,621,080.81/25,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.99

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