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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.89, 35,282.63 and 15,495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.89, 35,282.63 and 15,495.29 is: 21,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.89 : 35,282.63 = 15,495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.89/35,282.63 = 15,495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.89x = 35,282.63 × 15,495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.89x = 546,714,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,714,583.81/25,565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.53

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