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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.48, 35,839.38 and 15,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.48, 35,839.38 and 15,360.04 is: 21,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.48 : 35,839.38 = 15,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.48/35,839.38 = 15,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.48x = 35,839.38 × 15,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.48x = 550,494,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,494,310.38/25,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.29

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