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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.65, 34,704.58 and 15,594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.65, 34,704.58 and 15,594.17 is: 21,511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.65 : 34,704.58 = 15,594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.65/34,704.58 = 15,594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.65x = 34,704.58 × 15,594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.65x = 541,189,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,189,088.38/25,158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.05

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