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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.41, 35,254.91 and 15,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.41, 35,254.91 and 15,992.57 is: 22,069.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.41 : 35,254.91 = 15,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.41/35,254.91 = 15,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.41x = 35,254.91 × 15,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.41x = 563,816,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,816,359.78/25,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.41

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