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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,532.62, 35,238.28 and 15,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,532.62, 35,238.28 and 15,461.08 is: 21,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,532.62 : 35,238.28 = 15,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,532.62/35,238.28 = 15,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,532.62x = 35,238.28 × 15,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,532.62x = 544,821,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,821,866.14/25,532.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,338.27

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