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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.21, 35,811.55 and 15,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.21, 35,811.55 and 15,198.24 is: 20,972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.21 : 35,811.55 = 15,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.21/35,811.55 = 15,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.21x = 35,811.55 × 15,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.21x = 544,272,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,272,531.67/25,952.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.11

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