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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.44, 35,217.66 and 15,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.44, 35,217.66 and 15,449.76 is: 21,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.44 : 35,217.66 = 15,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.44/35,217.66 = 15,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.44x = 35,217.66 × 15,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.44x = 544,104,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,104,394.76/25,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,321.17

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