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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.72, 34,719.20 and 15,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.72, 34,719.20 and 15,732.80 is: 21,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.72 : 34,719.20 = 15,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.72/34,719.20 = 15,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.72x = 34,719.20 × 15,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.72x = 546,230,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,230,229.76/25,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.37

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