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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,101.56, 34,625.76 and 15,653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,101.56, 34,625.76 and 15,653.72 is: 21,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,101.56 : 34,625.76 = 15,653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,101.56/34,625.76 = 15,653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,101.56x = 34,625.76 × 15,653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,101.56x = 542,021,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,021,951.83/25,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.16

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