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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.44, 34,724.88 and 15,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.44, 34,724.88 and 15,092.52 is: 20,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.44 : 34,724.88 = 15,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.44/34,724.88 = 15,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.44x = 34,724.88 × 15,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.44x = 524,085,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,085,945.90/25,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.11

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