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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.34, 34,597.83 and 15,641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.34, 34,597.83 and 15,641.74 is: 21,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.34 : 34,597.83 = 15,641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.34/34,597.83 = 15,641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.34x = 34,597.83 × 15,641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.34x = 541,170,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,170,261.42/25,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.55

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