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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,071.39, 34,597.34 and 15,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,071.39, 34,597.34 and 15,005.37 is: 20,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,071.39 : 34,597.34 = 15,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,071.39/34,597.34 = 15,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,071.39x = 34,597.34 × 15,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,071.39x = 519,145,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,145,812.69/25,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.70

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