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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.28, 34,616.16 and 15,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.28, 34,616.16 and 15,642.24 is: 21,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.28 : 34,616.16 = 15,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.28/34,616.16 = 15,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.28x = 34,616.16 × 15,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.28x = 541,474,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,474,282.60/25,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.50

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