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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.82, 35,323.65 and 15,529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.82, 35,323.65 and 15,529.41 is: 21,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.82 : 35,323.65 = 15,529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.82/35,323.65 = 15,529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.82x = 35,323.65 × 15,529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.82x = 548,555,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,555,443.55/25,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.91

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