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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,193.93, 34,763.96 and 15,120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,193.93, 34,763.96 and 15,120.23 is: 20,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,193.93 : 34,763.96 = 15,120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,193.93/34,763.96 = 15,120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,193.93x = 34,763.96 × 15,120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,193.93x = 525,638,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,638,995.31/25,193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.72

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