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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.49, 35,345.13 and 15,545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.49, 35,345.13 and 15,545.38 is: 21,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.49 : 35,345.13 = 15,545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.49/35,345.13 = 15,545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.49x = 35,345.13 × 15,545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.49x = 549,453,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,453,477.00/25,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.88

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