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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.61, 35,295.47 and 15,507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.61, 35,295.47 and 15,507.83 is: 21,395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.61 : 35,295.47 = 15,507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.61/35,295.47 = 15,507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.61x = 35,295.47 × 15,507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.61x = 547,356,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,356,148.53/25,582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,395.63

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