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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.99, 34,850.57 and 15,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.99, 34,850.57 and 15,183.02 is: 20,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.99 : 34,850.57 = 15,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.99/34,850.57 = 15,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.99x = 34,850.57 × 15,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.99x = 529,136,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,136,651.15/25,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.11

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