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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.08, 35,569.41 and 15,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.08, 35,569.41 and 15,024.23 is: 20,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.08 : 35,569.41 = 15,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.08/35,569.41 = 15,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.08x = 35,569.41 × 15,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.08x = 534,402,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,402,980.51/25,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.71

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