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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.22, 35,571.97 and 15,021.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.22, 35,571.97 and 15,021.41 is: 20,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.22 : 35,571.97 = 15,021.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.22/35,571.97 = 15,021.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.22x = 35,571.97 × 15,021.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.22x = 534,341,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,341,145.88/25,777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.20

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