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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.06, 34,527.27 and 15,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.06, 34,527.27 and 15,585.28 is: 21,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.06 : 34,527.27 = 15,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.06/34,527.27 = 15,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.06x = 34,527.27 × 15,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.06x = 538,117,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,117,170.59/25,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.31

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