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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.09, 35,603.99 and 15,048.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.09, 35,603.99 and 15,048.53 is: 20,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.09 : 35,603.99 = 15,048.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.09/35,603.99 = 15,048.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.09x = 35,603.99 × 15,048.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.09x = 535,787,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,787,838.27/25,806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.07

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