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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.20, 34,982.49 and 15,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.20, 34,982.49 and 15,291.43 is: 21,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.20 : 34,982.49 = 15,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.20/34,982.49 = 15,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.20x = 34,982.49 × 15,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.20x = 534,932,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,932,209.60/25,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.22

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