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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,387.26, 35,029.44 and 15,950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,387.26, 35,029.44 and 15,950.37 is: 22,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,387.26 : 35,029.44 = 15,950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,387.26/35,029.44 = 15,950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,387.26x = 35,029.44 × 15,950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,387.26x = 558,732,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,732,528.89/25,387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.38

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