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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.73, 34,827.08 and 15,803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.73, 34,827.08 and 15,803.82 is: 21,806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.73 : 34,827.08 = 15,803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.73/34,827.08 = 15,803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.73x = 34,827.08 × 15,803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.73x = 550,400,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,400,824.43/25,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.06

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