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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.10, 35,219.90 and 15,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.10, 35,219.90 and 15,451.40 is: 21,323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.10 : 35,219.90 = 15,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.10/35,219.90 = 15,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.10x = 35,219.90 × 15,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.10x = 544,196,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,196,762.86/25,521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.41

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