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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.61, 35,065.30 and 15,974.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.61, 35,065.30 and 15,974.49 is: 22,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.61 : 35,065.30 = 15,974.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.61/35,065.30 = 15,974.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.61x = 35,065.30 × 15,974.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.61x = 560,150,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,150,284.20/25,412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.22

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