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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.82, 34,818.24 and 15,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.82, 34,818.24 and 15,160.69 is: 20,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.82 : 34,818.24 = 15,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.82/34,818.24 = 15,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.82x = 34,818.24 × 15,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.82x = 527,868,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,868,512.79/25,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.74

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