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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.62, 34,692.39 and 15,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.62, 34,692.39 and 15,727.74 is: 21,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.62 : 34,692.39 = 15,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.62/34,692.39 = 15,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.62x = 34,692.39 × 15,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.62x = 545,632,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,632,889.90/25,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.26

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