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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.50, 34,873.32 and 15,199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.50, 34,873.32 and 15,199.53 is: 20,972.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.50 : 34,873.32 = 15,199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.50/34,873.32 = 15,199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.50x = 34,873.32 × 15,199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.50x = 530,058,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,058,073.54/25,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.88

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