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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.89, 35,080.35 and 15,346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.89, 35,080.35 and 15,346.37 is: 21,178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.89 : 35,080.35 = 15,346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.89/35,080.35 = 15,346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.89x = 35,080.35 × 15,346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.89x = 538,355,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,355,855.43/25,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.53

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