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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.99, 35,018.49 and 15,297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.99, 35,018.49 and 15,297.85 is: 21,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.99 : 35,018.49 = 15,297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.99/35,018.49 = 15,297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.99x = 35,018.49 × 15,297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.99x = 535,707,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,707,607.25/25,368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.63

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