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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.32, 35,801.28 and 15,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.32, 35,801.28 and 15,341.04 is: 21,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.32 : 35,801.28 = 15,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.32/35,801.28 = 15,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.32x = 35,801.28 × 15,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.32x = 549,228,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,228,868.53/25,942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.15

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