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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,129.72, 34,679.22 and 15,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,129.72, 34,679.22 and 15,703.84 is: 21,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,129.72 : 34,679.22 = 15,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,129.72/34,679.22 = 15,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,129.72x = 34,679.22 × 15,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,129.72x = 544,596,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,596,922.20/25,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.43

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