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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.64, 35,206.83 and 15,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.64, 35,206.83 and 15,441.92 is: 21,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.64 : 35,206.83 = 15,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.64/35,206.83 = 15,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.64x = 35,206.83 × 15,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.64x = 543,661,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,661,162.91/25,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.32

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