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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.12, 34,978.77 and 15,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.12, 34,978.77 and 15,269.12 is: 21,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.12 : 34,978.77 = 15,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.12/34,978.77 = 15,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.12x = 34,978.77 × 15,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.12x = 534,094,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,094,785.34/25,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.05

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