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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.24, 35,689.27 and 15,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.24, 35,689.27 and 15,244.19 is: 21,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.24 : 35,689.27 = 15,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.24/35,689.27 = 15,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.24x = 35,689.27 × 15,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.24x = 544,054,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,054,012.84/25,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.31

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