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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,690.23, 35,453.87 and 15,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,690.23, 35,453.87 and 15,617.03 is: 21,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,690.23 : 35,453.87 = 15,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,690.23/35,453.87 = 15,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,690.23x = 35,453.87 × 15,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,690.23x = 553,683,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,683,896.05/25,690.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.31

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