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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.44, 34,720.74 and 15,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.44, 34,720.74 and 15,089.52 is: 20,823.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.44 : 34,720.74 = 15,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.44/34,720.74 = 15,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.44x = 34,720.74 × 15,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.44x = 523,919,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,919,300.64/25,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.97

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