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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,407.64, 35,063.73 and 15,335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,407.64, 35,063.73 and 15,335.89 is: 21,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,407.64 : 35,063.73 = 15,335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,407.64/35,063.73 = 15,335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,407.64x = 35,063.73 × 15,335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,407.64x = 537,733,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,733,506.27/25,407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.24

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