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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.35, 35,224.36 and 15,454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.35, 35,224.36 and 15,454.63 is: 21,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.35 : 35,224.36 = 15,454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.35/35,224.36 = 15,454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.35x = 35,224.36 × 15,454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.35x = 544,379,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,379,450.79/25,524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.85

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