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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.28, 35,344.51 and 15,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.28, 35,344.51 and 15,541.28 is: 21,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.28 : 35,344.51 = 15,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.28/35,344.51 = 15,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.28x = 35,344.51 × 15,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.28x = 549,298,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,298,930.76/25,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.38

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