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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.36, 34,753.44 and 15,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.36, 34,753.44 and 15,621.16 is: 21,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.36 : 34,753.44 = 15,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.36/34,753.44 = 15,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.36x = 34,753.44 × 15,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.36x = 542,889,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,889,046.79/25,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.73

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