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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.46, 35,114.53 and 15,368.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.46, 35,114.53 and 15,368.95 is: 21,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.46 : 35,114.53 = 15,368.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.46/35,114.53 = 15,368.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.46x = 35,114.53 × 15,368.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.46x = 539,673,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,673,203.43/25,446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.18

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