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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.27, 35,183.37 and 15,949.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.27, 35,183.37 and 15,949.11 is: 21,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.27 : 35,183.37 = 15,949.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.27/35,183.37 = 15,949.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.27x = 35,183.37 × 15,949.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.27x = 561,143,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,143,438.30/25,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.04

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