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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.06, 34,524.51 and 15,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.06, 34,524.51 and 15,583.28 is: 21,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.06 : 34,524.51 = 15,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.06/34,524.51 = 15,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.06x = 34,524.51 × 15,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.06x = 538,005,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,005,106.19/25,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.55

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