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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,208.82, 34,773.57 and 15,760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,208.82, 34,773.57 and 15,760.98 is: 21,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,208.82 : 34,773.57 = 15,760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,208.82/34,773.57 = 15,760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,208.82x = 34,773.57 × 15,760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,208.82x = 548,065,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,065,541.30/25,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,741.02

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