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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.88, 35,066.89 and 15,341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.88, 35,066.89 and 15,341.49 is: 21,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.88 : 35,066.89 = 15,341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.88/35,066.89 = 15,341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.88x = 35,066.89 × 15,341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.88x = 537,978,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,978,342.27/25,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.18

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