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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.48, 35,842.14 and 15,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.48, 35,842.14 and 15,362.04 is: 21,198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.48 : 35,842.14 = 15,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.48/35,842.14 = 15,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.48x = 35,842.14 × 15,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.48x = 550,608,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,608,388.37/25,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.05

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