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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.61, 34,728.48 and 15,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.61, 34,728.48 and 15,096.46 is: 20,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.61 : 34,728.48 = 15,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.61/34,728.48 = 15,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.61x = 34,728.48 × 15,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.61x = 524,277,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,277,109.18/25,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.42

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