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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.50, 34,866.42 and 15,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.50, 34,866.42 and 15,194.52 is: 20,965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.50 : 34,866.42 = 15,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.50/34,866.42 = 15,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.50x = 34,866.42 × 15,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.50x = 529,778,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,778,516.02/25,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.97

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