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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.46, 35,070.09 and 15,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.46, 35,070.09 and 15,998.02 is: 22,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.46 : 35,070.09 = 15,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.46/35,070.09 = 15,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.46x = 35,070.09 × 15,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.46x = 561,052,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,052,001.22/25,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.96

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