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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.28, 35,006.72 and 15,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.28, 35,006.72 and 15,297.98 is: 21,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.28 : 35,006.72 = 15,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.28/35,006.72 = 15,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.28x = 35,006.72 × 15,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.28x = 535,531,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,531,850.90/25,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.96

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