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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.23, 35,646.99 and 15,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.23, 35,646.99 and 15,222.42 is: 21,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.23 : 35,646.99 = 15,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.23/35,646.99 = 15,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.23x = 35,646.99 × 15,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.23x = 542,633,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,633,453.52/25,834.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.44

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