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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.28, 34,575.66 and 15,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.28, 34,575.66 and 15,621.24 is: 21,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.28 : 34,575.66 = 15,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.28/34,575.66 = 15,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.28x = 34,575.66 × 15,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.28x = 540,114,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,114,683.02/25,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.34

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