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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.73, 34,570.68 and 15,497.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.73, 34,570.68 and 15,497.57 is: 21,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.73 : 34,570.68 = 15,497.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.73/34,570.68 = 15,497.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.73x = 34,570.68 × 15,497.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.73x = 535,761,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,761,494.50/25,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.52

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