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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,207.36, 34,776.06 and 15,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,207.36, 34,776.06 and 15,136.36 is: 20,882.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,207.36 : 34,776.06 = 15,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,207.36/34,776.06 = 15,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,207.36x = 34,776.06 × 15,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,207.36x = 526,382,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,382,963.54/25,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.11

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