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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.91, 34,987.26 and 15,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.91, 34,987.26 and 15,284.44 is: 21,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.91 : 34,987.26 = 15,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.91/34,987.26 = 15,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.91x = 34,987.26 × 15,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.91x = 534,760,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,760,676.23/25,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.34

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