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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.37, 34,863.39 and 15,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.37, 34,863.39 and 15,193.98 is: 20,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.37 : 34,863.39 = 15,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.37/34,863.39 = 15,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.37x = 34,863.39 × 15,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.37x = 529,713,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,713,650.39/25,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.02

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