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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.24, 34,714.56 and 15,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.24, 34,714.56 and 15,084.48 is: 20,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.24 : 34,714.56 = 15,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.24/34,714.56 = 15,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.24x = 34,714.56 × 15,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.24x = 523,651,086.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,651,086.03/25,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.30

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