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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,559.56, 35,257.84 and 15,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,559.56, 35,257.84 and 15,348 is: 21,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,559.56 : 35,257.84 = 15,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,559.56/35,257.84 = 15,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,559.56x = 35,257.84 × 15,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,559.56x = 541,137,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,137,328.32/25,559.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.62

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