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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.26, 35,814.51 and 15,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.26, 35,814.51 and 15,342.88 is: 21,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.26 : 35,814.51 = 15,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.26/35,814.51 = 15,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.26x = 35,814.51 × 15,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.26x = 549,497,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,497,729.19/25,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.41

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