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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.38, 35,316.99 and 15,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.38, 35,316.99 and 15,524.14 is: 21,417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.38 : 35,316.99 = 15,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.38/35,316.99 = 15,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.38x = 35,316.99 × 15,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.38x = 548,265,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,265,897.14/25,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.16

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