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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819, 35,630.61 and 15,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819, 35,630.61 and 15,063.58 is: 20,787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819 : 35,630.61 = 15,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819/35,630.61 = 15,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819x = 35,630.61 × 15,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819x = 536,724,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,724,544.18/25,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.97

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