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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,080.89, 34,615.15 and 15,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,080.89, 34,615.15 and 15,523.84 is: 21,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,080.89 : 34,615.15 = 15,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,080.89/34,615.15 = 15,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,080.89x = 34,615.15 × 15,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,080.89x = 537,359,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,359,924.83/25,080.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.08

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