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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.50, 35,350.34 and 15,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.50, 35,350.34 and 15,545.50 is: 21,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.50 : 35,350.34 = 15,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.50/35,350.34 = 15,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.50x = 35,350.34 × 15,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.50x = 549,538,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,538,544.37/25,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.20

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