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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.18, 35,204.80 and 15,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.18, 35,204.80 and 15,440.44 is: 21,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.18 : 35,204.80 = 15,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.18/35,204.80 = 15,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.18x = 35,204.80 × 15,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.18x = 543,577,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,577,602.11/25,510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.26

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