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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.73, 35,607.93 and 15,055.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.73, 35,607.93 and 15,055.07 is: 20,776.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.73 : 35,607.93 = 15,055.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.73/35,607.93 = 15,055.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.73x = 35,607.93 × 15,055.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.73x = 536,079,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,079,686.55/25,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.09

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