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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,445.82, 35,114.22 and 15,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,445.82, 35,114.22 and 15,380.16 is: 21,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,445.82 : 35,114.22 = 15,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,445.82/35,114.22 = 15,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,445.82x = 35,114.22 × 15,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,445.82x = 540,062,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,062,321.88/25,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,224.01

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