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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,201.93, 34,774.33 and 15,135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,201.93, 34,774.33 and 15,135.92 is: 20,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,201.93 : 34,774.33 = 15,135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,201.93/34,774.33 = 15,135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,201.93x = 34,774.33 × 15,135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,201.93x = 526,341,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,341,384.60/25,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.96

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