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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,115.69, 34,658.22 and 15,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,115.69, 34,658.22 and 15,041.82 is: 20,756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,115.69 : 34,658.22 = 15,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,115.69/34,658.22 = 15,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,115.69x = 34,658.22 × 15,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,115.69x = 521,322,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,322,706.76/25,115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.86

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