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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,401.06, 35,054.72 and 15,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,401.06, 35,054.72 and 15,329.34 is: 21,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,401.06 : 35,054.72 = 15,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,401.06/35,054.72 = 15,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,401.06x = 35,054.72 × 15,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,401.06x = 537,365,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,365,721.48/25,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.25

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