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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.08, 34,744.88 and 15,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.08, 34,744.88 and 15,104.96 is: 20,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.08 : 34,744.88 = 15,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.08/34,744.88 = 15,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.08x = 34,744.88 × 15,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.08x = 524,820,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,820,022.60/25,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.98

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