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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,303.08, 34,908.48 and 15,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,303.08, 34,908.48 and 15,234.24 is: 21,017.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,303.08 : 34,908.48 = 15,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,303.08/34,908.48 = 15,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,303.08x = 34,908.48 × 15,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,303.08x = 531,804,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,804,162.36/25,303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.37

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