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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,328.17, 34,954.08 and 15,259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,328.17, 34,954.08 and 15,259.74 is: 21,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,328.17 : 34,954.08 = 15,259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,328.17/34,954.08 = 15,259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,328.17x = 34,954.08 × 15,259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,328.17x = 533,390,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,390,172.74/25,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.17

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