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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.36, 34,987.59 and 15,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.36, 34,987.59 and 15,286.98 is: 21,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.36 : 34,987.59 = 15,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.36/34,987.59 = 15,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.36x = 34,987.59 × 15,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.36x = 534,854,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,854,588.58/25,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.02

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