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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,225.67, 34,828.19 and 15,679.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,225.67, 34,828.19 and 15,679.82 is: 21,648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,225.67 : 34,828.19 = 15,679.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,225.67/34,828.19 = 15,679.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,225.67x = 34,828.19 × 15,679.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,225.67x = 546,099,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,099,750.13/25,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.57

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