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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.40, 34,569.66 and 15,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.40, 34,569.66 and 15,615.16 is: 21,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.40 : 34,569.66 = 15,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.40/34,569.66 = 15,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.40x = 34,569.66 × 15,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.40x = 539,810,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,810,772.05/25,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.73

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