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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,154.72, 34,713.68 and 15,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,154.72, 34,713.68 and 15,728.80 is: 21,705.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,154.72 : 34,713.68 = 15,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,154.72/34,713.68 = 15,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,154.72x = 34,713.68 × 15,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,154.72x = 546,004,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,004,529.98/25,154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,705.85

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