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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,443.39, 35,088.90 and 15,884.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,443.39, 35,088.90 and 15,884.15 is: 21,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,443.39 : 35,088.90 = 15,884.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,443.39/35,088.90 = 15,884.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,443.39x = 35,088.90 × 15,884.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,443.39x = 557,357,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,357,350.94/25,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.78

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