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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.71, 35,158.58 and 15,264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.71, 35,158.58 and 15,264.59 is: 21,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.71 : 35,158.58 = 15,264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.71/35,158.58 = 15,264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.71x = 35,158.58 × 15,264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.71x = 536,681,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,681,113.81/25,468.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.18

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