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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.23, 35,827.25 and 15,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.23, 35,827.25 and 15,342.28 is: 21,182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.23 : 35,827.25 = 15,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.23/35,827.25 = 15,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.23x = 35,827.25 × 15,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.23x = 549,671,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,671,534.85/25,949.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.58

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