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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,260.44, 34,858.40 and 15,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,260.44, 34,858.40 and 15,194.52 is: 20,967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,260.44 : 34,858.40 = 15,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,260.44/34,858.40 = 15,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,260.44x = 34,858.40 × 15,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,260.44x = 529,656,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,656,580.00/25,260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.83

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