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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.70, 35,353.95 and 15,556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.70, 35,353.95 and 15,556.44 is: 21,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.70 : 35,353.95 = 15,556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.70/35,353.95 = 15,556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.70x = 35,353.95 × 15,556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.70x = 549,981,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,981,601.94/25,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,464.62

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