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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.36, 35,821.20 and 15,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.36, 35,821.20 and 15,352.24 is: 21,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.36 : 35,821.20 = 15,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.36/35,821.20 = 15,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.36x = 35,821.20 × 15,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.36x = 549,935,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,935,659.49/25,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.12

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