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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.58, 34,930.54 and 15,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.58, 34,930.54 and 15,244.02 is: 21,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.58 : 34,930.54 = 15,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.58/34,930.54 = 15,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.58x = 34,930.54 × 15,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.58x = 532,481,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,481,850.37/25,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.95

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