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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.96, 35,070.78 and 15,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.96, 35,070.78 and 15,998.52 is: 22,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.96 : 35,070.78 = 15,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.96/35,070.78 = 15,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.96x = 35,070.78 × 15,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.96x = 561,080,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,080,575.25/25,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.65

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