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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.23, 34,835.51 and 15,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.23, 34,835.51 and 15,173.82 is: 20,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.23 : 34,835.51 = 15,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.23/34,835.51 = 15,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.23x = 34,835.51 × 15,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.23x = 528,587,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,587,682.48/25,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.15

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