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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.97, 35,082.45 and 15,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.97, 35,082.45 and 15,359.40 is: 21,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.97 : 35,082.45 = 15,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.97/35,082.45 = 15,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.97x = 35,082.45 × 15,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.97x = 538,845,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,845,382.53/25,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.05

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