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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,730.52, 35,511.28 and 15,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,730.52, 35,511.28 and 15,660 is: 21,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,730.52 : 35,511.28 = 15,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,730.52/35,511.28 = 15,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,730.52x = 35,511.28 × 15,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,730.52x = 556,106,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,106,644.80/25,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.72

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