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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.65, 35,478.41 and 15,637.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.65, 35,478.41 and 15,637.51 is: 21,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.65 : 35,478.41 = 15,637.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.65/35,478.41 = 15,637.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.65x = 35,478.41 × 15,637.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.65x = 554,793,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,793,991.16/25,708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.05

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