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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.48, 35,840.76 and 15,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.48, 35,840.76 and 15,361.04 is: 21,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.48 : 35,840.76 = 15,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.48/35,840.76 = 15,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.48x = 35,840.76 × 15,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.48x = 550,551,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,551,347.99/25,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.67

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