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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.77, 34,806.92 and 15,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.77, 34,806.92 and 15,796.53 is: 21,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.77 : 34,806.92 = 15,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.77/34,806.92 = 15,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.77x = 34,806.92 × 15,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.77x = 549,828,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,828,477.00/25,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,798.89

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