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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.60, 34,841.52 and 15,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.60, 34,841.52 and 15,177.32 is: 20,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.60 : 34,841.52 = 15,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.60/34,841.52 = 15,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.60x = 34,841.52 × 15,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.60x = 528,800,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,800,898.33/25,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.26

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