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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.10, 35,023.43 and 15,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.10, 35,023.43 and 15,300.10 is: 21,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.10 : 35,023.43 = 15,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.10/35,023.43 = 15,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.10x = 35,023.43 × 15,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.10x = 535,861,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,861,729.73/25,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.62

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