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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.06, 34,998.10 and 15,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.06, 34,998.10 and 15,293.76 is: 21,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.06 : 34,998.10 = 15,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.06/34,998.10 = 15,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.06x = 34,998.10 × 15,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.06x = 535,252,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,252,541.86/25,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.46

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