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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.10, 34,962.46 and 15,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.10, 34,962.46 and 15,263.96 is: 21,064.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.10 : 34,962.46 = 15,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.10/34,962.46 = 15,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.10x = 34,962.46 × 15,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.10x = 533,665,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,665,590.94/25,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.28

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