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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.53, 34,813.02 and 15,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.53, 34,813.02 and 15,161.52 is: 20,922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.53 : 34,813.02 = 15,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.53/34,813.02 = 15,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.53x = 34,813.02 × 15,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.53x = 527,818,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,818,298.99/25,227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.31

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