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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.69, 35,610.54 and 15,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.69, 35,610.54 and 15,056.96 is: 20,778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.69 : 35,610.54 = 15,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.69/35,610.54 = 15,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.69x = 35,610.54 × 15,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.69x = 536,186,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,186,241.84/25,804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.64

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