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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773, 35,566.82 and 15,024.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773, 35,566.82 and 15,024.26 is: 20,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773 : 35,566.82 = 15,024.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773/35,566.82 = 15,024.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773x = 35,566.82 × 15,024.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773x = 534,364,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,364,898.10/25,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.52

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