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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,501.06, 35,180.54 and 15,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,501.06, 35,180.54 and 15,924.32 is: 21,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,501.06 : 35,180.54 = 15,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,501.06/35,180.54 = 15,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,501.06x = 35,180.54 × 15,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,501.06x = 560,226,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,226,000.83/25,501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,968.74

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