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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,169.58, 34,731.24 and 15,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,169.58, 34,731.24 and 15,098.46 is: 20,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,169.58 : 34,731.24 = 15,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,169.58/34,731.24 = 15,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,169.58x = 34,731.24 × 15,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,169.58x = 524,388,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,388,237.89/25,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.21

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