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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.39, 34,937.97 and 15,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.39, 34,937.97 and 15,247.91 is: 21,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.39 : 34,937.97 = 15,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.39/34,937.97 = 15,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.39x = 34,937.97 × 15,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.39x = 532,731,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,731,022.14/25,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.93

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