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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226.19, 34,811.32 and 15,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226.19, 34,811.32 and 15,017.19 is: 20,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226.19 : 34,811.32 = 15,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226.19/34,811.32 = 15,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226.19x = 34,811.32 × 15,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226.19x = 522,768,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,768,169.05/25,226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.23

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