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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,124.89, 34,661.24 and 15,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,124.89, 34,661.24 and 15,562.24 is: 21,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,124.89 : 34,661.24 = 15,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,124.89/34,661.24 = 15,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,124.89x = 34,661.24 × 15,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,124.89x = 539,406,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,406,535.58/25,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.01

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