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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.96, 34,711.34 and 15,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.96, 34,711.34 and 15,084.94 is: 20,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.96 : 34,711.34 = 15,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.96/34,711.34 = 15,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.96x = 34,711.34 × 15,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.96x = 523,618,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,618,481.22/25,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.03

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