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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.73, 35,047.75 and 15,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.73, 35,047.75 and 15,323.22 is: 21,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.73 : 35,047.75 = 15,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.73/35,047.75 = 15,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.73x = 35,047.75 × 15,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.73x = 537,044,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,044,476.88/25,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.20

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