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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.56, 35,221.86 and 15,452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.56, 35,221.86 and 15,452.82 is: 21,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.56 : 35,221.86 = 15,452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.56/35,221.86 = 15,452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.56x = 35,221.86 × 15,452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.56x = 544,277,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,277,062.65/25,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.33

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