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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.56, 35,260.60 and 15,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.56, 35,260.60 and 15,350 is: 21,174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.56 : 35,260.60 = 15,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.56/35,260.60 = 15,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.56x = 35,260.60 × 15,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.56x = 541,250,210
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,250,210/25,561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.38

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