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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,202.61, 34,793.55 and 15,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,202.61, 34,793.55 and 15,133.50 is: 20,892.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,202.61 : 34,793.55 = 15,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,202.61/34,793.55 = 15,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,202.61x = 34,793.55 × 15,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,202.61x = 526,548,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,548,188.93/25,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.61

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