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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.14, 34,971.84 and 15,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.14, 34,971.84 and 15,272.82 is: 21,071.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.14 : 34,971.84 = 15,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.14/34,971.84 = 15,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.14x = 34,971.84 × 15,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.14x = 534,118,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,118,617.39/25,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.31

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