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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.46, 34,707.89 and 15,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.46, 34,707.89 and 15,082.44 is: 20,815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.46 : 34,707.89 = 15,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.46/34,707.89 = 15,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.46x = 34,707.89 × 15,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.46x = 523,479,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,479,593.04/25,148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,815.57

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