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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.29, 34,812.68 and 15,162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.29, 34,812.68 and 15,162.98 is: 20,920.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.29 : 34,812.68 = 15,162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.29/34,812.68 = 15,162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.29x = 34,812.68 × 15,162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.29x = 527,863,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,863,720.71/25,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.17

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