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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.06, 34,825.47 and 15,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.06, 34,825.47 and 15,159.52 is: 20,919.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.06 : 34,825.47 = 15,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.06/34,825.47 = 15,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.06x = 34,825.47 × 15,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.06x = 527,937,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,937,408.97/25,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.13

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