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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.10, 34,637.49 and 15,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.10, 34,637.49 and 15,679.26 is: 21,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.10 : 34,637.49 = 15,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.10/34,637.49 = 15,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.10x = 34,637.49 × 15,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.10x = 543,090,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,090,211.46/25,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.72

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