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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.04, 35,851.52 and 15,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.04, 35,851.52 and 15,224.80 is: 21,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.04 : 35,851.52 = 15,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.04/35,851.52 = 15,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.04x = 35,851.52 × 15,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.04x = 545,832,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,832,221.70/25,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.72

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