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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.77, 34,838.70 and 15,807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.77, 34,838.70 and 15,807.93 is: 21,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.77 : 34,838.70 = 15,807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.77/34,838.70 = 15,807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.77x = 34,838.70 × 15,807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.77x = 550,727,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,727,730.89/25,255.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.02

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