Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,077.76, 34,608 and 15,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,077.76, 34,608 and 15,136 is: 20,888.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,077.76 : 34,608 = 15,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,077.76/34,608 = 15,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,077.76x = 34,608 × 15,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,077.76x = 523,826,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,826,688/25,077.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,888.10
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