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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.48, 35,271.66 and 15,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.48, 35,271.66 and 15,348.18 is: 21,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.48 : 35,271.66 = 15,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.48/35,271.66 = 15,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.48x = 35,271.66 × 15,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.48x = 541,355,786.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,355,786.58/25,556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.72

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