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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,394.13, 35,032.82 and 15,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,394.13, 35,032.82 and 15,316.97 is: 21,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,394.13 : 35,032.82 = 15,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,394.13/35,032.82 = 15,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,394.13x = 35,032.82 × 15,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,394.13x = 536,596,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,596,778.83/25,394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.74

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