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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,836.23, 35,663.00 and 15,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,836.23, 35,663.00 and 15,225.19 is: 21,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,836.23 : 35,663.00 = 15,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,836.23/35,663.00 = 15,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,836.23x = 35,663.00 × 15,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,836.23x = 542,975,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,975,785.69/25,836.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.06

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