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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.64, 35,241.80 and 15,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.64, 35,241.80 and 15,982.16 is: 22,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.64 : 35,241.80 = 15,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.64/35,241.80 = 15,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.64x = 35,241.80 × 15,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.64x = 563,240,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,240,086.29/25,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.62

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