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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,190.24, 34,766.44 and 15,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,190.24, 34,766.44 and 15,631.84 is: 21,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,190.24 : 34,766.44 = 15,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,190.24/34,766.44 = 15,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,190.24x = 34,766.44 × 15,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,190.24x = 543,463,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,463,427.45/25,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.36

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