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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.41, 35,758.54 and 15,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.41, 35,758.54 and 15,301 is: 21,114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.41 : 35,758.54 = 15,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.41/35,758.54 = 15,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.41x = 35,758.54 × 15,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.41x = 547,141,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,141,420.54/25,913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.22

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