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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.02, 34,520.52 and 15,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.02, 34,520.52 and 15,585.34 is: 21,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.02 : 34,520.52 = 15,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.02/34,520.52 = 15,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.02x = 34,520.52 × 15,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.02x = 538,014,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,014,041.18/25,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.10

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