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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.48, 35,066.52 and 15,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.48, 35,066.52 and 15,975.36 is: 22,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.48 : 35,066.52 = 15,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.48/35,066.52 = 15,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.48x = 35,066.52 × 15,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.48x = 560,200,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,200,280.95/25,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.43

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