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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,352.65, 34,989.59 and 15,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,352.65, 34,989.59 and 15,286.24 is: 21,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,352.65 : 34,989.59 = 15,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,352.65/34,989.59 = 15,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,352.65x = 34,989.59 × 15,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,352.65x = 534,859,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,859,018.86/25,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.77

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