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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,173.09, 34,738.97 and 15,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,173.09, 34,738.97 and 15,747.03 is: 21,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,173.09 : 34,738.97 = 15,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,173.09/34,738.97 = 15,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,173.09x = 34,738.97 × 15,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,173.09x = 547,035,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,035,524.02/25,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.96

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