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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.40, 34,877.16 and 15,203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.40, 34,877.16 and 15,203.98 is: 20,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.40 : 34,877.16 = 15,203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.40/34,877.16 = 15,203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.40x = 34,877.16 × 15,203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.40x = 530,271,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,271,643.10/25,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.77

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