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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.23, 35,664.38 and 15,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.23, 35,664.38 and 15,226.19 is: 21,017.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.23 : 35,664.38 = 15,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.23/35,664.38 = 15,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.23x = 35,664.38 × 15,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.23x = 543,032,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,032,626.11/25,837.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.45

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