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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.54, 34,591.89 and 15,629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.54, 34,591.89 and 15,629.28 is: 21,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.54 : 34,591.89 = 15,629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.54/34,591.89 = 15,629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.54x = 34,591.89 × 15,629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.54x = 540,646,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,646,334.54/25,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.89

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