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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,854.66, 35,681.58 and 15,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,854.66, 35,681.58 and 15,246.36 is: 21,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,854.66 : 35,681.58 = 15,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,854.66/35,681.58 = 15,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,854.66x = 35,681.58 × 15,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,854.66x = 544,014,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,014,214.05/25,854.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.24

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