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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.62, 34,734.51 and 15,097.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.62, 34,734.51 and 15,097.49 is: 20,835.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.62 : 34,734.51 = 15,097.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.62/34,734.51 = 15,097.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.62x = 34,734.51 × 15,097.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.62x = 524,403,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,403,668.22/25,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.61

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