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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.70, 34,574.26 and 15,616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.70, 34,574.26 and 15,616.44 is: 21,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.70 : 34,574.26 = 15,616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.70/34,574.26 = 15,616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.70x = 34,574.26 × 15,616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.70x = 539,926,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,926,856.83/25,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.22

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