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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.94, 35,252.10 and 15,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.94, 35,252.10 and 15,476.16 is: 21,352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.94 : 35,252.10 = 15,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.94/35,252.10 = 15,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.94x = 35,252.10 × 15,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.94x = 545,567,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,567,139.94/25,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.14

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