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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.46, 35,843.52 and 15,224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.46, 35,843.52 and 15,224.67 is: 21,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.46 : 35,843.52 = 15,224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.46/35,843.52 = 15,224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.46x = 35,843.52 × 15,224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.46x = 545,705,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,705,763.64/25,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.13

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