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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,699.41, 35,463.24 and 15,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,699.41, 35,463.24 and 15,626.48 is: 21,563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,699.41 : 35,463.24 = 15,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,699.41/35,463.24 = 15,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,699.41x = 35,463.24 × 15,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,699.41x = 554,165,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,165,433.28/25,699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.35

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