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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.48, 35,116.23 and 15,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.48, 35,116.23 and 15,373.08 is: 21,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.48 : 35,116.23 = 15,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.48/35,116.23 = 15,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.48x = 35,116.23 × 15,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.48x = 539,844,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,844,613.09/25,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.90

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