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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.50, 35,343.43 and 15,540.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.50, 35,343.43 and 15,540.49 is: 21,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.50 : 35,343.43 = 15,540.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.50/35,343.43 = 15,540.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.50x = 35,343.43 × 15,540.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.50x = 549,254,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,254,220.48/25,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.28

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