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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.63, 35,621.78 and 15,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.63, 35,621.78 and 15,201.68 is: 20,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.63 : 35,621.78 = 15,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.63/35,621.78 = 15,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.63x = 35,621.78 × 15,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.63x = 541,510,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,510,646.47/25,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.77

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