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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,838.23, 35,665.76 and 15,227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,838.23, 35,665.76 and 15,227.19 is: 21,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,838.23 : 35,665.76 = 15,227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,838.23/35,665.76 = 15,227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,838.23x = 35,665.76 × 15,227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,838.23x = 543,089,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,089,304.01/25,838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.83

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