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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.62, 35,215.80 and 15,449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.62, 35,215.80 and 15,449.10 is: 21,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.62 : 35,215.80 = 15,449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.62/35,215.80 = 15,449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.62x = 35,215.80 × 15,449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.62x = 544,052,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,052,415.78/25,522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.48

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