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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.49, 35,131.56 and 15,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.49, 35,131.56 and 15,252.59 is: 21,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.49 : 35,131.56 = 15,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.49/35,131.56 = 15,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.49x = 35,131.56 × 15,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.49x = 535,847,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,847,105.08/25,466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.26

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