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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,239.38, 34,844.31 and 15,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,239.38, 34,844.31 and 15,170.26 is: 20,943.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,239.38 : 34,844.31 = 15,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,239.38/34,844.31 = 15,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,239.38x = 34,844.31 × 15,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,239.38x = 528,597,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,597,242.22/25,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.35

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