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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.67, 34,723.53 and 15,088.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.67, 34,723.53 and 15,088.93 is: 20,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.67 : 34,723.53 = 15,088.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.67/34,723.53 = 15,088.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.67x = 34,723.53 × 15,088.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.67x = 523,940,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,940,826.71/25,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.80

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