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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.14, 34,936.08 and 15,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.14, 34,936.08 and 15,248.84 is: 21,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.14 : 34,936.08 = 15,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.14/34,936.08 = 15,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.14x = 34,936.08 × 15,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.14x = 532,734,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,734,694.15/25,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.45

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