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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.52, 35,626.10 and 15,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.52, 35,626.10 and 15,062.69 is: 20,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.52 : 35,626.10 = 15,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.52/35,626.10 = 15,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.52x = 35,626.10 × 15,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.52x = 536,624,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,624,913.96/25,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.72

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