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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.08, 34,840.25 and 15,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.08, 34,840.25 and 15,177.52 is: 20,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.08 : 34,840.25 = 15,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.08/34,840.25 = 15,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.08x = 34,840.25 × 15,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.08x = 528,788,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,788,428.19/25,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.22

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