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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.54, 35,656.97 and 15,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.54, 35,656.97 and 15,233.28 is: 21,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.54 : 35,656.97 = 15,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.54/35,656.97 = 15,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.54x = 35,656.97 × 15,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.54x = 543,172,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,172,531.80/25,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.36

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