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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.44, 34,724.88 and 15,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.44, 34,724.88 and 15,096.04 is: 20,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.44 : 34,724.88 = 15,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.44/34,724.88 = 15,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.44x = 34,724.88 × 15,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.44x = 524,208,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,208,177.48/25,172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.69

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