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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.88, 35,068.39 and 15,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.88, 35,068.39 and 15,475.88 is: 21,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.88 : 35,068.39 = 15,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.88/35,068.39 = 15,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.88x = 35,068.39 × 15,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.88x = 542,714,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,714,195.43/25,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.71

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