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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.74, 35,198.88 and 15,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.74, 35,198.88 and 15,946.10 is: 22,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.74 : 35,198.88 = 15,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.74/35,198.88 = 15,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.74x = 35,198.88 × 15,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.74x = 561,284,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,284,860.37/25,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.18

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