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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.82, 34,819.62 and 15,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.82, 34,819.62 and 15,161.69 is: 20,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.82 : 34,819.62 = 15,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.82/34,819.62 = 15,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.82x = 34,819.62 × 15,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.82x = 527,924,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,924,284.36/25,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.13

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