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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.49, 34,863.67 and 15,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.49, 34,863.67 and 15,192.52 is: 20,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.49 : 34,863.67 = 15,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.49/34,863.67 = 15,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.49x = 34,863.67 × 15,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.49x = 529,667,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,667,003.75/25,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.22

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