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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226.53, 34,811.64 and 15,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226.53, 34,811.64 and 15,160.52 is: 20,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226.53 : 34,811.64 = 15,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226.53/34,811.64 = 15,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226.53x = 34,811.64 × 15,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226.53x = 527,762,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,762,651.48/25,226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.94

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