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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,307.06, 34,925.21 and 15,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,307.06, 34,925.21 and 15,238.76 is: 21,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,307.06 : 34,925.21 = 15,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,307.06/34,925.21 = 15,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,307.06x = 34,925.21 × 15,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,307.06x = 532,216,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,216,861.98/25,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.37

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