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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,182.08, 34,753.16 and 15,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,182.08, 34,753.16 and 15,110.96 is: 20,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,182.08 : 34,753.16 = 15,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,182.08/34,753.16 = 15,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,182.08x = 34,753.16 × 15,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,182.08x = 525,153,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,153,610.63/25,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.26

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