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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.29, 35,672.70 and 15,232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.29, 35,672.70 and 15,232.29 is: 21,025.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.29 : 35,672.70 = 15,232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.29/35,672.70 = 15,232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.29x = 35,672.70 × 15,232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.29x = 543,376,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,376,911.48/25,843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,025.84

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