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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.89, 34,722.12 and 15,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.89, 34,722.12 and 15,088.38 is: 20,821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.89 : 34,722.12 = 15,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.89/34,722.12 = 15,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.89x = 34,722.12 × 15,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.89x = 523,900,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,900,382.47/25,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.19

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