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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.48, 35,251 and 15,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.48, 35,251 and 15,466.18 is: 21,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.48 : 35,251 = 15,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.48/35,251 = 15,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.48x = 35,251 × 15,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.48x = 545,198,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,198,311.18/25,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.93

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