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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.94, 34,728.33 and 15,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.94, 34,728.33 and 15,098.54 is: 20,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.94 : 34,728.33 = 15,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.94/34,728.33 = 15,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.94x = 34,728.33 × 15,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.94x = 524,347,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,347,079.64/25,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.14

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