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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.23, 35,160.48 and 15,406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.23, 35,160.48 and 15,406.05 is: 21,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.23 : 35,160.48 = 15,406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.23/35,160.48 = 15,406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.23x = 35,160.48 × 15,406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.23x = 541,684,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,684,112.90/25,477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.50

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