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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.62, 34,869.30 and 15,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.62, 34,869.30 and 15,198.62 is: 20,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.62 : 34,869.30 = 15,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.62/34,869.30 = 15,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.62x = 34,869.30 × 15,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.62x = 529,965,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,965,066.02/25,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.57

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