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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.92, 34,587.42 and 15,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.92, 34,587.42 and 15,997.12 is: 22,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.92 : 34,587.42 = 15,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.92/34,587.42 = 15,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.92x = 34,587.42 × 15,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.92x = 553,299,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,299,108.23/25,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.92

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