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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.84, 34,519.56 and 15,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.84, 34,519.56 and 15,083.84 is: 20,810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.84 : 34,519.56 = 15,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.84/34,519.56 = 15,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.84x = 34,519.56 × 15,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.84x = 520,687,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,687,519.91/25,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.99

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