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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.15, 34,710.23 and 15,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.15, 34,710.23 and 15,084.13 is: 20,817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.15 : 34,710.23 = 15,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.15/34,710.23 = 15,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.15x = 34,710.23 × 15,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.15x = 523,573,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,573,459.45/25,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.91

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