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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.92, 34,992.60 and 15,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.92, 34,992.60 and 15,921.68 is: 21,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.92 : 34,992.60 = 15,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.92/34,992.60 = 15,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.92x = 34,992.60 × 15,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.92x = 557,140,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,140,979.57/25,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.75

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