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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.31, 34,546.01 and 15,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.31, 34,546.01 and 15,601.88 is: 21,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.31 : 34,546.01 = 15,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.31/34,546.01 = 15,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.31x = 34,546.01 × 15,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.31x = 538,982,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,982,451.76/25,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.61

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