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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425, 35,078.10 and 15,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425, 35,078.10 and 15,349.62 is: 21,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425 : 35,078.10 = 15,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425/35,078.10 = 15,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425x = 35,078.10 × 15,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425x = 538,435,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,435,505.32/25,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.40

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