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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.57, 35,806.33 and 15,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.57, 35,806.33 and 15,341.45 is: 21,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.57 : 35,806.33 = 15,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.57/35,806.33 = 15,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.57x = 35,806.33 × 15,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.57x = 549,320,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,320,944.67/25,946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.24

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