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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.23, 35,414.38 and 15,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.23, 35,414.38 and 15,597.04 is: 21,517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.23 : 35,414.38 = 15,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.23/35,414.38 = 15,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.23x = 35,414.38 × 15,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.23x = 552,359,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,359,501.44/25,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.51

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