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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.26, 34,980.58 and 15,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.26, 34,980.58 and 15,276.84 is: 21,082.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.26 : 34,980.58 = 15,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.26/34,980.58 = 15,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.26x = 34,980.58 × 15,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.26x = 534,392,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,392,723.77/25,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.03

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