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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,037.54, 34,552.68 and 15,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,037.54, 34,552.68 and 15,604.28 is: 21,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,037.54 : 34,552.68 = 15,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,037.54/34,552.68 = 15,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,037.54x = 34,552.68 × 15,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,037.54x = 539,169,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,169,693.47/25,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.45

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