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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.96, 34,529.06 and 15,460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.96, 34,529.06 and 15,460.94 is: 21,347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.96 : 34,529.06 = 15,460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.96/34,529.06 = 15,460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.96x = 34,529.06 × 15,460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.96x = 533,851,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,851,557.19/25,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.26

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