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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.02, 35,219.72 and 15,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.02, 35,219.72 and 15,451.28 is: 21,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.02 : 35,219.72 = 15,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.02/35,219.72 = 15,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.02x = 35,219.72 × 15,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.02x = 544,189,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,189,617.77/25,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.20

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