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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,839.36, 35,657.28 and 15,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,839.36, 35,657.28 and 15,229.44 is: 21,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,839.36 : 35,657.28 = 15,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,839.36/35,657.28 = 15,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,839.36x = 35,657.28 × 15,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,839.36x = 543,040,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,040,406.32/25,839.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.02

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