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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.30, 34,983.77 and 15,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.30, 34,983.77 and 15,283.35 is: 21,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.30 : 34,983.77 = 15,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.30/34,983.77 = 15,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.30x = 34,983.77 × 15,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.30x = 534,669,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,669,124.81/25,361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.08

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