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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,023.42, 34,526.91 and 15,952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,023.42, 34,526.91 and 15,952.23 is: 22,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,023.42 : 34,526.91 = 15,952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,023.42/34,526.91 = 15,952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,023.42x = 34,526.91 × 15,952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,023.42x = 550,781,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,781,209.51/25,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.63

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