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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.56, 35,001.30 and 15,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.56, 35,001.30 and 15,293.32 is: 21,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.56 : 35,001.30 = 15,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.56/35,001.30 = 15,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.56x = 35,001.30 × 15,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.56x = 535,286,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,286,081.32/25,367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.20

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