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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,210.12, 34,796.38 and 15,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,210.12, 34,796.38 and 15,139 is: 20,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,210.12 : 34,796.38 = 15,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,210.12/34,796.38 = 15,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,210.12x = 34,796.38 × 15,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,210.12x = 526,782,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,782,396.82/25,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,895.67

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