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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.28, 35,089.20 and 15,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.28, 35,089.20 and 15,358.72 is: 21,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.28 : 35,089.20 = 15,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.28/35,089.20 = 15,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.28x = 35,089.20 × 15,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.28x = 538,925,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,925,197.82/25,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.43

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