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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.44, 34,727.64 and 15,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.44, 34,727.64 and 15,098.04 is: 20,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.44 : 34,727.64 = 15,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.44/34,727.64 = 15,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.44x = 34,727.64 × 15,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.44x = 524,319,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,319,297.83/25,174.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.45

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