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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,944.64, 35,801.17 and 15,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,944.64, 35,801.17 and 15,332.25 is: 21,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,944.64 : 35,801.17 = 15,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,944.64/35,801.17 = 15,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,944.64x = 35,801.17 × 15,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,944.64x = 548,912,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,912,488.73/25,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.07

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