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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,225.43, 34,796.52 and 15,147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,225.43, 34,796.52 and 15,147.95 is: 20,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,225.43 : 34,796.52 = 15,147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,225.43/34,796.52 = 15,147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,225.43x = 34,796.52 × 15,147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,225.43x = 527,095,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,095,771.15/25,225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,895.42

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