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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.13, 35,070.12 and 15,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.13, 35,070.12 and 15,477.13 is: 21,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.13 : 35,070.12 = 15,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.13/35,070.12 = 15,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.13x = 35,070.12 × 15,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.13x = 542,784,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,784,553.62/25,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.43

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