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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.77, 34,917.78 and 15,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.77, 34,917.78 and 15,235.14 is: 21,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.77 : 34,917.78 = 15,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.77/34,917.78 = 15,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.77x = 34,917.78 × 15,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.77x = 531,977,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,977,266.79/25,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.16

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