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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,032.94, 34,545.49 and 15,601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,032.94, 34,545.49 and 15,601.50 is: 21,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,032.94 : 34,545.49 = 15,601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,032.94/34,545.49 = 15,601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,032.94x = 34,545.49 × 15,601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,032.94x = 538,961,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,961,423.23/25,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.09

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