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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,037.57, 34,551.87 and 15,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,037.57, 34,551.87 and 15,606.14 is: 21,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,037.57 : 34,551.87 = 15,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,037.57/34,551.87 = 15,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,037.57x = 34,551.87 × 15,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,037.57x = 539,221,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,221,320.48/25,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,536.49

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