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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,229.27, 34,814.59 and 15,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,229.27, 34,814.59 and 15,019.76 is: 20,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,229.27 : 34,814.59 = 15,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,229.27/34,814.59 = 15,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,229.27x = 34,814.59 × 15,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,229.27x = 522,906,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,906,786.30/25,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.20

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