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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.29, 35,212.32 and 15,446.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.29, 35,212.32 and 15,446.91 is: 21,311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.29 : 35,212.32 = 15,446.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.29/35,212.32 = 15,446.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.29x = 35,212.32 × 15,446.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.29x = 543,921,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,921,537.93/25,522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.63

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