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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,403.46, 35,060.88 and 15,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,403.46, 35,060.88 and 15,333.42 is: 21,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,403.46 : 35,060.88 = 15,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,403.46/35,060.88 = 15,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,403.46x = 35,060.88 × 15,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,403.46x = 537,603,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,603,198.61/25,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.60

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