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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.94, 34,546.87 and 15,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.94, 34,546.87 and 15,602.50 is: 21,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.94 : 34,546.87 = 15,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.94/34,546.87 = 15,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.94x = 34,546.87 × 15,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.94x = 539,017,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,017,539.18/25,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,531.47

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