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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.11, 34,726.41 and 15,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.11, 34,726.41 and 15,094.96 is: 20,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.11 : 34,726.41 = 15,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.11/34,726.41 = 15,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.11x = 34,726.41 × 15,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.11x = 524,193,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,193,769.89/25,166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.35

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