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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.70, 35,677.06 and 15,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.70, 35,677.06 and 15,241.70 is: 21,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.70 : 35,677.06 = 15,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.70/35,677.06 = 15,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.70x = 35,677.06 × 15,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.70x = 543,779,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,779,045.40/25,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.74

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