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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,532.70, 35,235.81 and 15,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,532.70, 35,235.81 and 15,459 is: 21,333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,532.70 : 35,235.81 = 15,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,532.70/35,235.81 = 15,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,532.70x = 35,235.81 × 15,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,532.70x = 544,710,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,710,386.79/25,532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.83

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