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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,218.17, 34,801.17 and 15,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,218.17, 34,801.17 and 15,146.78 is: 20,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,218.17 : 34,801.17 = 15,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,218.17/34,801.17 = 15,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,218.17x = 34,801.17 × 15,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,218.17x = 527,125,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,125,491.73/25,218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.61

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