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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.88, 35,607.96 and 15,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.88, 35,607.96 and 15,045.67 is: 20,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.88 : 35,607.96 = 15,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.88/35,607.96 = 15,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.88x = 35,607.96 × 15,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.88x = 535,745,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,745,603.62/25,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.02

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