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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.56, 34,988.88 and 15,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.56, 34,988.88 and 15,284.32 is: 21,088.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.56 : 34,988.88 = 15,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.56/34,988.88 = 15,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.56x = 34,988.88 × 15,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.56x = 534,781,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,781,238.36/25,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.79

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