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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,194.76, 34,764.92 and 15,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,194.76, 34,764.92 and 15,121 is: 20,864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,194.76 : 34,764.92 = 15,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,194.76/34,764.92 = 15,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,194.76x = 34,764.92 × 15,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,194.76x = 525,680,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,680,355.32/25,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.67

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