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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,401.31, 35,055.06 and 15,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,401.31, 35,055.06 and 15,329.59 is: 21,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,401.31 : 35,055.06 = 15,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,401.31/35,055.06 = 15,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,401.31x = 35,055.06 × 15,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,401.31x = 537,379,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,379,697.23/25,401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.59

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