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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.60, 34,704.84 and 15,078.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.60, 34,704.84 and 15,078.84 is: 20,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.60 : 34,704.84 = 15,078.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.60/34,704.84 = 15,078.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.60x = 34,704.84 × 15,078.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.60x = 523,308,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,308,729.59/25,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.84

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