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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.59, 35,157 and 15,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.59, 35,157 and 15,273.38 is: 21,076.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.59 : 35,157 = 15,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.59/35,157 = 15,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.59x = 35,157 × 15,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.59x = 536,966,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,966,220.66/25,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.85

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