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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,318.83, 34,942.96 and 15,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,318.83, 34,942.96 and 15,252.36 is: 21,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,318.83 : 34,942.96 = 15,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,318.83/34,942.96 = 15,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,318.83x = 34,942.96 × 15,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,318.83x = 532,962,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,962,605.39/25,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.05

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