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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.26, 35,237.88 and 15,333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.26, 35,237.88 and 15,333.57 is: 21,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.26 : 35,237.88 = 15,333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.26/35,237.88 = 15,333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.26x = 35,237.88 × 15,333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.26x = 540,322,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,322,499.63/25,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.58

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