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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.61, 34,729.86 and 15,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.61, 34,729.86 and 15,097.46 is: 20,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.61 : 34,729.86 = 15,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.61/34,729.86 = 15,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.61x = 34,729.86 × 15,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.61x = 524,332,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,332,672.16/25,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.80

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