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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.39, 34,593.19 and 15,002.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.39, 34,593.19 and 15,002.37 is: 20,702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.39 : 34,593.19 = 15,002.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.39/34,593.19 = 15,002.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.39x = 34,593.19 × 15,002.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.39x = 518,979,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,979,882.74/25,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.56

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