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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.44, 35,695.48 and 15,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.44, 35,695.48 and 15,257.52 is: 21,054.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.44 : 35,695.48 = 15,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.44/35,695.48 = 15,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.44x = 35,695.48 × 15,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.44x = 544,624,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,624,500.01/25,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.44

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