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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,198.29, 34,777.47 and 15,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,198.29, 34,777.47 and 15,132.28 is: 20,884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,198.29 : 34,777.47 = 15,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,198.29/34,777.47 = 15,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,198.29x = 34,777.47 × 15,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,198.29x = 526,262,338.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,262,338.07/25,198.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.84

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