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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.42, 34,845.97 and 15,185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.42, 34,845.97 and 15,185.53 is: 20,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.42 : 34,845.97 = 15,185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.42/34,845.97 = 15,185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.42x = 34,845.97 × 15,185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.42x = 529,154,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,154,403.58/25,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.43

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