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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.70, 35,670.33 and 15,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.70, 35,670.33 and 15,233.70 is: 21,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.70 : 35,670.33 = 15,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.70/35,670.33 = 15,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.70x = 35,670.33 × 15,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.70x = 543,391,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,391,106.12/25,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,025.24

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