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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,196.31, 34,760.88 and 15,125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,196.31, 34,760.88 and 15,125.31 is: 20,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,196.31 : 34,760.88 = 15,125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,196.31/34,760.88 = 15,125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,196.31x = 34,760.88 × 15,125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,196.31x = 525,769,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,769,085.87/25,196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.91

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