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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.53, 35,114.31 and 15,370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.53, 35,114.31 and 15,370.97 is: 21,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.53 : 35,114.31 = 15,370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.53/35,114.31 = 15,370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.53x = 35,114.31 × 15,370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.53x = 539,740,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,740,830.01/25,444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.45

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