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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.52, 35,037.50 and 15,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.52, 35,037.50 and 15,954.36 is: 22,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.52 : 35,037.50 = 15,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.52/35,037.50 = 15,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.52x = 35,037.50 × 15,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.52x = 559,000,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,000,888.50/25,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.39

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