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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.98, 34,625.49 and 15,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.98, 34,625.49 and 15,528.50 is: 21,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.98 : 34,625.49 = 15,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.98/34,625.49 = 15,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.98x = 34,625.49 × 15,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.98x = 537,681,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,681,921.47/25,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.58

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