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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.80, 34,723.84 and 15,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.80, 34,723.84 and 15,089.62 is: 20,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.80 : 34,723.84 = 15,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.80/34,723.84 = 15,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.80x = 34,723.84 × 15,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.80x = 523,969,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,969,550.54/25,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.84

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