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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,093.81, 34,628.94 and 15,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,093.81, 34,628.94 and 15,531.16 is: 21,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,093.81 : 34,628.94 = 15,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,093.81/34,628.94 = 15,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,093.81x = 34,628.94 × 15,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,093.81x = 537,827,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,827,607.77/25,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.68

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