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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.73, 34,691.54 and 15,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.73, 34,691.54 and 15,586.97 is: 21,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.73 : 34,691.54 = 15,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.73/34,691.54 = 15,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.73x = 34,691.54 × 15,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.73x = 540,735,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,735,741.84/25,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,497.24

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