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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,453.43, 35,146.37 and 15,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,453.43, 35,146.37 and 15,904.44 is: 21,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,453.43 : 35,146.37 = 15,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,453.43/35,146.37 = 15,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,453.43x = 35,146.37 × 15,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,453.43x = 558,983,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,983,332.88/25,453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.02

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