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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.86, 35,214.80 and 15,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.86, 35,214.80 and 15,449.08 is: 21,314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.86 : 35,214.80 = 15,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.86/35,214.80 = 15,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.86x = 35,214.80 × 15,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.86x = 544,036,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,036,262.38/25,523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.81

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