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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,201.13, 34,778.16 and 15,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,201.13, 34,778.16 and 15,129.99 is: 20,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,201.13 : 34,778.16 = 15,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,201.13/34,778.16 = 15,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,201.13x = 34,778.16 × 15,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,201.13x = 526,193,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,193,213.02/25,201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.75

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