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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.72, 35,075.97 and 15,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.72, 35,075.97 and 15,343.20 is: 21,174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.72 : 35,075.97 = 15,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.72/35,075.97 = 15,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.72x = 35,075.97 × 15,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.72x = 538,177,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,177,622.90/25,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.16

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