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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.73, 35,049.13 and 15,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.73, 35,049.13 and 15,324.22 is: 21,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.73 : 35,049.13 = 15,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.73/35,049.13 = 15,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.73x = 35,049.13 × 15,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.73x = 537,100,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,100,578.93/25,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.58

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