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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.59, 34,717.60 and 15,604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.59, 34,717.60 and 15,604.25 is: 21,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.59 : 34,717.60 = 15,604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.59/34,717.60 = 15,604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.59x = 34,717.60 × 15,604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.59x = 541,741,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,741,933.77/25,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.38

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