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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.89, 34,617.91 and 15,525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.89, 34,617.91 and 15,525.84 is: 21,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.89 : 34,617.91 = 15,525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.89/34,617.91 = 15,525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.89x = 34,617.91 × 15,525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.89x = 537,472,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,472,131.79/25,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.84

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