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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,155.96, 34,702.71 and 15,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,155.96, 34,702.71 and 15,082.10 is: 20,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,155.96 : 34,702.71 = 15,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,155.96/34,702.71 = 15,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,155.96x = 34,702.71 × 15,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,155.96x = 523,389,568.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,389,568.98/25,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.79

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