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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.72, 35,216.43 and 15,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.72, 35,216.43 and 15,309.14 is: 21,127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.72 : 35,216.43 = 15,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.72/35,216.43 = 15,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.72x = 35,216.43 × 15,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.72x = 539,133,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,133,213.15/25,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.79

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