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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.57, 35,104.84 and 15,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.57, 35,104.84 and 15,363.26 is: 21,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.57 : 35,104.84 = 15,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.57/35,104.84 = 15,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.57x = 35,104.84 × 15,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.57x = 539,324,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,324,570.25/25,441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.56

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