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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.64, 35,566.34 and 15,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.64, 35,566.34 and 15,023.88 is: 20,733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.64 : 35,566.34 = 15,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.64/35,566.34 = 15,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.64x = 35,566.34 × 15,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.64x = 534,344,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,344,424.20/25,772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.01

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