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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272, 34,871.25 and 15,198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272, 34,871.25 and 15,198.03 is: 20,970.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272 : 34,871.25 = 15,198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272/34,871.25 = 15,198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272x = 34,871.25 × 15,198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272x = 529,974,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,974,303.64/25,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.81

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