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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.27, 34,849.74 and 15,184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.27, 34,849.74 and 15,184.86 is: 20,956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.27 : 34,849.74 = 15,184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.27/34,849.74 = 15,184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.27x = 34,849.74 × 15,184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.27x = 529,188,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,188,422.94/25,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.90

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