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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,417.63, 35,067.92 and 15,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,417.63, 35,067.92 and 15,342.24 is: 21,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,417.63 : 35,067.92 = 15,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,417.63/35,067.92 = 15,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,417.63x = 35,067.92 × 15,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,417.63x = 538,020,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,020,444.94/25,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.22

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