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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.20, 35,153.46 and 15,396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.20, 35,153.46 and 15,396.66 is: 21,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.20 : 35,153.46 = 15,396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.20/35,153.46 = 15,396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.20x = 35,153.46 × 15,396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.20x = 541,245,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,245,871.44/25,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.83

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