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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.56, 34,623 and 15,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.56, 34,623 and 15,651.72 is: 21,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.56 : 34,623 = 15,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.56/34,623 = 15,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.56x = 34,623 × 15,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.56x = 541,909,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,909,501.56/25,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.40

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