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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,169.80, 34,736.26 and 15,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,169.80, 34,736.26 and 15,098.64 is: 20,837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,169.80 : 34,736.26 = 15,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,169.80/34,736.26 = 15,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,169.80x = 34,736.26 × 15,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,169.80x = 524,470,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,470,284.69/25,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.28

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