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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.88, 35,071.02 and 15,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.88, 35,071.02 and 15,344.50 is: 21,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.88 : 35,071.02 = 15,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.88/35,071.02 = 15,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.88x = 35,071.02 × 15,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.88x = 538,147,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,147,266.39/25,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.33

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