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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.98, 34,926.28 and 15,240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.98, 34,926.28 and 15,240.91 is: 21,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.98 : 34,926.28 = 15,240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.98/34,926.28 = 15,240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.98x = 34,926.28 × 15,240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.98x = 532,308,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,308,290.11/25,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.76

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