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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.72, 35,294.79 and 15,503.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.72, 35,294.79 and 15,503.89 is: 21,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.72 : 35,294.79 = 15,503.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.72/35,294.79 = 15,503.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.72x = 35,294.79 × 15,503.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.72x = 547,206,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,206,541.73/25,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.69

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