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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.38, 34,975.17 and 15,906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.38, 34,975.17 and 15,906.94 is: 21,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.38 : 34,975.17 = 15,906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.38/34,975.17 = 15,906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.38x = 34,975.17 × 15,906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.38x = 556,347,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,347,843.24/25,338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.73

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