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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.71, 34,530.09 and 15,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.71, 34,530.09 and 15,461.69 is: 21,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.71 : 34,530.09 = 15,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.71/34,530.09 = 15,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.71x = 34,530.09 × 15,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.71x = 533,893,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,893,374.60/25,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.30

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