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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.24, 35,210.10 and 15,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.24, 35,210.10 and 15,437.72 is: 21,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.24 : 35,210.10 = 15,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.24/35,210.10 = 15,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.24x = 35,210.10 × 15,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.24x = 543,563,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,563,664.97/25,509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.50

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