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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.79, 35,247.69 and 15,983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.79, 35,247.69 and 15,983.55 is: 22,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.79 : 35,247.69 = 15,983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.79/35,247.69 = 15,983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.79x = 35,247.69 × 15,983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.79x = 563,383,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,383,215.50/25,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.72

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