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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.50, 35,083.06 and 15,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.50, 35,083.06 and 15,486.50 is: 21,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.50 : 35,083.06 = 15,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.50/35,083.06 = 15,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.50x = 35,083.06 × 15,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.50x = 543,313,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,313,808.69/25,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.38

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