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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.02, 34,601.99 and 15,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.02, 34,601.99 and 15,644.34 is: 21,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.02 : 34,601.99 = 15,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.02/34,601.99 = 15,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.02x = 34,601.99 × 15,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.02x = 541,325,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,325,218.01/25,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.56

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