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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.48, 34,992 and 15,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.48, 34,992 and 15,940.80 is: 21,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.48 : 34,992 = 15,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.48/34,992 = 15,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.48x = 34,992 × 15,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.48x = 557,800,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,800,473.60/25,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.74

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