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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.24, 34,772.58 and 15,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.24, 34,772.58 and 15,136.24 is: 20,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.24 : 34,772.58 = 15,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.24/34,772.58 = 15,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.24x = 34,772.58 × 15,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.24x = 526,326,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,326,116.30/25,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,888.24

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