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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,106.47, 34,635.98 and 15,543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,106.47, 34,635.98 and 15,543.81 is: 21,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,106.47 : 34,635.98 = 15,543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,106.47/34,635.98 = 15,543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,106.47x = 34,635.98 × 15,543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,106.47x = 538,375,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,375,131.14/25,106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.68

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