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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,196.67, 34,772.49 and 15,125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,196.67, 34,772.49 and 15,125.94 is: 20,874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,196.67 : 34,772.49 = 15,125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,196.67/34,772.49 = 15,125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,196.67x = 34,772.49 × 15,125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,196.67x = 525,966,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,966,597.39/25,196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,874.45

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