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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.27, 35,295.02 and 15,503.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.27, 35,295.02 and 15,503.35 is: 21,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.27 : 35,295.02 = 15,503.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.27/35,295.02 = 15,503.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.27x = 35,295.02 × 15,503.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.27x = 547,191,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,191,048.32/25,573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.99

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