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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.49, 34,737.98 and 15,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.49, 34,737.98 and 15,103.35 is: 20,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.49 : 34,737.98 = 15,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.49/34,737.98 = 15,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.49x = 34,737.98 × 15,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.49x = 524,659,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,659,794.72/25,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.93

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