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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.81, 35,083.49 and 15,486.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.81, 35,083.49 and 15,486.81 is: 21,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.81 : 35,083.49 = 15,486.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.81/35,083.49 = 15,486.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.81x = 35,083.49 × 15,486.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.81x = 543,331,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,331,450.83/25,422.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.81

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