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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.64, 35,242.62 and 15,467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.64, 35,242.62 and 15,467.90 is: 21,346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.64 : 35,242.62 = 15,467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.64/35,242.62 = 15,467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.64x = 35,242.62 × 15,467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.64x = 545,129,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,129,321.90/25,537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.11

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