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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.74, 35,024.31 and 15,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.74, 35,024.31 and 15,300.72 is: 21,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.74 : 35,024.31 = 15,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.74/35,024.31 = 15,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.74x = 35,024.31 × 15,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.74x = 535,897,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,897,160.50/25,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.48

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