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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.94, 34,669.79 and 15,696.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.94, 34,669.79 and 15,696.97 is: 21,661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.94 : 34,669.79 = 15,696.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.94/34,669.79 = 15,696.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.94x = 34,669.79 × 15,696.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.94x = 544,210,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,210,547.24/25,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.90

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