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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.66, 34,843.87 and 15,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.66, 34,843.87 and 15,560.25 is: 21,473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.66 : 34,843.87 = 15,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.66/34,843.87 = 15,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.66x = 34,843.87 × 15,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.66x = 542,179,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,179,412.95/25,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.59

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