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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.19, 35,108.72 and 15,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.19, 35,108.72 and 15,371.81 is: 21,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.19 : 35,108.72 = 15,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.19/35,108.72 = 15,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.19x = 35,108.72 × 15,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.19x = 539,684,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,684,320.78/25,447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.02

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