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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.97, 35,296.52 and 15,505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.97, 35,296.52 and 15,505.14 is: 21,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.97 : 35,296.52 = 15,505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.97/35,296.52 = 15,505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.97x = 35,296.52 × 15,505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.97x = 547,277,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,277,406.59/25,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.42

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