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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.10, 34,846.88 and 15,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.10, 34,846.88 and 15,182.82 is: 20,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.10 : 34,846.88 = 15,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.10/34,846.88 = 15,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.10x = 34,846.88 × 15,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.10x = 529,073,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,073,830.69/25,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.17

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