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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.71, 34,531.47 and 15,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.71, 34,531.47 and 15,462.69 is: 21,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.71 : 34,531.47 = 15,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.71/34,531.47 = 15,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.71x = 34,531.47 × 15,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.71x = 533,949,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,949,415.85/25,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.68

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