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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.48, 35,252.38 and 15,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.48, 35,252.38 and 15,467.18 is: 21,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.48 : 35,252.38 = 15,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.48/35,252.38 = 15,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.48x = 35,252.38 × 15,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.48x = 545,254,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,254,906.89/25,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.31

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