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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.98, 35,222.48 and 15,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.98, 35,222.48 and 15,322.38 is: 21,136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.98 : 35,222.48 = 15,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.98/35,222.48 = 15,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.98x = 35,222.48 × 15,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.98x = 539,692,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,692,223.10/25,533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.24

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