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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.08, 34,730.40 and 15,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.08, 34,730.40 and 15,095.08 is: 20,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.08 : 34,730.40 = 15,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.08/34,730.40 = 15,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.08x = 34,730.40 × 15,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.08x = 524,258,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,258,166.43/25,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.94

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