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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.72, 34,720.58 and 15,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.72, 34,720.58 and 15,733.80 is: 21,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.72 : 34,720.58 = 15,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.72/34,720.58 = 15,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.72x = 34,720.58 × 15,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.72x = 546,286,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,286,661.60/25,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.75

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