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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.88, 34,845.69 and 15,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.88, 34,845.69 and 15,182.49 is: 20,949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.88 : 34,845.69 = 15,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.88/34,845.69 = 15,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.88x = 34,845.69 × 15,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.88x = 529,044,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,044,331.57/25,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.03

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