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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,454.85, 35,126.08 and 15,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,454.85, 35,126.08 and 15,377.32 is: 21,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,454.85 : 35,126.08 = 15,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,454.85/35,126.08 = 15,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,454.85x = 35,126.08 × 15,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,454.85x = 540,144,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,144,972.51/25,454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.73

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