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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,457.31, 35,129.49 and 15,379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,457.31, 35,129.49 and 15,379.79 is: 21,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,457.31 : 35,129.49 = 15,379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,457.31/35,129.49 = 15,379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,457.31x = 35,129.49 × 15,379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,457.31x = 540,284,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,284,003.36/25,457.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.14

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