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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.71, 34,578.41 and 15,619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.71, 34,578.41 and 15,619.45 is: 21,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.71 : 34,578.41 = 15,619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.71/34,578.41 = 15,619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.71x = 34,578.41 × 15,619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.71x = 540,095,746.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,095,746.07/25,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.38

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