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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.76, 34,771.62 and 15,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.76, 34,771.62 and 15,773.32 is: 21,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.76 : 34,771.62 = 15,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.76/34,771.62 = 15,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.76x = 34,771.62 × 15,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.76x = 548,463,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,463,889.18/25,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.60

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