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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.52, 35,168.94 and 15,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.52, 35,168.94 and 15,414.06 is: 21,271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.52 : 35,168.94 = 15,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.52/35,168.94 = 15,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.52x = 35,168.94 × 15,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.52x = 542,096,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,096,151.30/25,484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.59

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