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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,037.86, 34,552.26 and 15,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,037.86, 34,552.26 and 15,606.46 is: 21,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,037.86 : 34,552.26 = 15,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,037.86/34,552.26 = 15,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,037.86x = 34,552.26 × 15,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,037.86x = 539,238,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,238,463.60/25,037.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,536.92

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