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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.56, 34,996.03 and 15,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.56, 34,996.03 and 15,292.26 is: 21,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.56 : 34,996.03 = 15,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.56/34,996.03 = 15,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.56x = 34,996.03 × 15,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.56x = 535,168,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,168,389.73/25,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.39

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