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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.39, 35,087.52 and 15,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.39, 35,087.52 and 15,883.15 is: 21,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.39 : 35,087.52 = 15,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.39/35,087.52 = 15,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.39x = 35,087.52 × 15,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.39x = 557,300,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,300,343.29/25,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.40

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