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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.68, 34,803.24 and 15,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.68, 34,803.24 and 15,148.29 is: 20,904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.68 : 34,803.24 = 15,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.68/34,803.24 = 15,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.68x = 34,803.24 × 15,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.68x = 527,209,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,209,572.46/25,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,904.69

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