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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,282.14, 34,873.11 and 15,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,282.14, 34,873.11 and 15,346.14 is: 21,167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,282.14 : 34,873.11 = 15,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,282.14/34,873.11 = 15,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,282.14x = 34,873.11 × 15,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,282.14x = 535,167,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,167,628.30/25,282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.81

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