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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.52, 34,726.92 and 16,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.52, 34,726.92 and 16,215.92 is: 22,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.52 : 34,726.92 = 16,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.52/34,726.92 = 16,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.52x = 34,726.92 × 16,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.52x = 563,128,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,128,956.57/25,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.02

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