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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.63, 35,066.54 and 15,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.63, 35,066.54 and 15,341.24 is: 21,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.63 : 35,066.54 = 15,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.63/35,066.54 = 15,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.63x = 35,066.54 × 15,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.63x = 537,964,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,964,332.13/25,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.84

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