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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.86, 34,974.91 and 15,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.86, 34,974.91 and 15,137.62 is: 20,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.86 : 34,974.91 = 15,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.86/34,974.91 = 15,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.86x = 34,974.91 × 15,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.86x = 529,436,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,436,897.11/25,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,889.32

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