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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.73, 35,209.10 and 15,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.73, 35,209.10 and 15,444.95 is: 21,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.73 : 35,209.10 = 15,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.73/35,209.10 = 15,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.73x = 35,209.10 × 15,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.73x = 543,802,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,802,915.68/25,519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.12

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