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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.28, 35,082.72 and 15,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.28, 35,082.72 and 15,486.28 is: 21,371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.28 : 35,082.72 = 15,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.28/35,082.72 = 15,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.28x = 35,082.72 × 15,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.28x = 543,300,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,300,825.08/25,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.05

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