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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.90, 34,587.42 and 15,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.90, 34,587.42 and 15,997.14 is: 22,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.90 : 34,587.42 = 15,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.90/34,587.42 = 15,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.90x = 34,587.42 × 15,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.90x = 553,299,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,299,799.98/25,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.97

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