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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.66, 35,044.62 and 15,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.66, 35,044.62 and 15,182 is: 20,953.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.66 : 35,044.62 = 15,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.66/35,044.62 = 15,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.66x = 35,044.62 × 15,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.66x = 532,047,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,047,420.84/25,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.63

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