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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.56, 35,238.48 and 15,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.56, 35,238.48 and 15,464.88 is: 21,342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.56 : 35,238.48 = 15,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.56/35,238.48 = 15,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.56x = 35,238.48 × 15,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.56x = 544,958,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,958,864.58/25,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.01

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