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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.46, 35,844.90 and 15,225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.46, 35,844.90 and 15,225.67 is: 21,011.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.46 : 35,844.90 = 15,225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.46/35,844.90 = 15,225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.46x = 35,844.90 × 15,225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.46x = 545,762,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,762,618.58/25,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.51

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