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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,070.53, 34,596.11 and 15,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,070.53, 34,596.11 and 15,004.50 is: 20,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,070.53 : 34,596.11 = 15,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,070.53/34,596.11 = 15,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,070.53x = 34,596.11 × 15,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,070.53x = 519,097,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,097,332.50/25,070.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.48

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