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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.69, 34,501.71 and 15,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.69, 34,501.71 and 15,452.86 is: 21,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.69 : 34,501.71 = 15,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.69/34,501.71 = 15,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.69x = 34,501.71 × 15,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.69x = 533,150,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,150,094.39/25,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.00

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