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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.52, 35,166.35 and 15,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.52, 35,166.35 and 15,409.02 is: 21,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.52 : 35,166.35 = 15,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.52/35,166.35 = 15,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.52x = 35,166.35 × 15,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.52x = 541,878,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,878,913.43/25,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.40

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