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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.04, 35,850.24 and 15,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.04, 35,850.24 and 15,368.32 is: 21,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.04 : 35,850.24 = 15,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.04/35,850.24 = 15,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.04x = 35,850.24 × 15,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.04x = 550,957,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,957,960.40/25,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,204.52

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