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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.98, 35,116.94 and 15,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.98, 35,116.94 and 15,384.40 is: 21,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.98 : 35,116.94 = 15,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.98/35,116.94 = 15,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.98x = 35,116.94 × 15,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.98x = 540,253,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,253,051.74/25,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.53

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