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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.57, 35,219.34 and 15,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.57, 35,219.34 and 15,952.59 is: 22,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.57 : 35,219.34 = 15,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.57/35,219.34 = 15,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.57x = 35,219.34 × 15,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.57x = 561,839,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,839,691.09/25,508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.53

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