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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.65, 35,356.23 and 15,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.65, 35,356.23 and 15,546.30 is: 21,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.65 : 35,356.23 = 15,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.65/35,356.23 = 15,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.65x = 35,356.23 × 15,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.65x = 549,658,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,658,558.45/25,618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,455.41

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