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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.97, 34,967.57 and 15,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.97, 34,967.57 and 15,269.67 is: 21,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.97 : 34,967.57 = 15,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.97/34,967.57 = 15,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.97x = 34,967.57 × 15,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.97x = 533,943,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,943,178.25/25,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.85

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