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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.59, 34,718.83 and 15,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.59, 34,718.83 and 15,089.46 is: 20,821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.59 : 34,718.83 = 15,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.59/34,718.83 = 15,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.59x = 34,718.83 × 15,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.59x = 523,888,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,888,228.61/25,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.78

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