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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.76, 35,117.92 and 15,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.76, 35,117.92 and 15,511.76 is: 21,406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.76 : 35,117.92 = 15,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.76/35,117.92 = 15,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.76x = 35,117.92 × 15,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.76x = 544,740,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,740,746.74/25,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.24

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