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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,182.44, 34,754.48 and 15,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,182.44, 34,754.48 and 15,754.04 is: 21,742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,182.44 : 34,754.48 = 15,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,182.44/34,754.48 = 15,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,182.44x = 34,754.48 × 15,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,182.44x = 547,523,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,523,468.10/25,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.27

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