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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.35, 34,747.92 and 15,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.35, 34,747.92 and 15,617.16 is: 21,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.35 : 34,747.92 = 15,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.35/34,747.92 = 15,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.35x = 34,747.92 × 15,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.35x = 542,663,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,663,826.31/25,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.22

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