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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.98, 35,668.17 and 15,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.98, 35,668.17 and 15,240.36 is: 21,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.98 : 35,668.17 = 15,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.98/35,668.17 = 15,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.98x = 35,668.17 × 15,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.98x = 543,595,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,595,751.34/25,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.43

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