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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.76, 35,176.68 and 15,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.76, 35,176.68 and 15,284.88 is: 21,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.76 : 35,176.68 = 15,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.76/35,176.68 = 15,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.76x = 35,176.68 × 15,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.76x = 537,671,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,671,332.60/25,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.31

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