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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.52, 35,685.97 and 15,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.52, 35,685.97 and 15,254.26 is: 21,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.52 : 35,685.97 = 15,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.52/35,685.97 = 15,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.52x = 35,685.97 × 15,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.52x = 544,362,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,362,937.38/25,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.33

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