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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.50, 35,651.47 and 15,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.50, 35,651.47 and 15,225.55 is: 21,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.50 : 35,651.47 = 15,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.50/35,651.47 = 15,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.50x = 35,651.47 × 15,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.50x = 542,813,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,813,239.06/25,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.80

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