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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.27, 34,848.36 and 15,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.27, 34,848.36 and 15,183.86 is: 20,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.27 : 34,848.36 = 15,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.27/34,848.36 = 15,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.27x = 34,848.36 × 15,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.27x = 529,132,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,132,445.23/25,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.52

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