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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.04, 34,882.74 and 15,203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.04, 34,882.74 and 15,203.82 is: 20,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.04 : 34,882.74 = 15,203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.04/34,882.74 = 15,203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.04x = 34,882.74 × 15,203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.04x = 530,350,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,350,900.07/25,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.02

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