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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.35, 34,590.69 and 15,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.35, 34,590.69 and 15,001.08 is: 20,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.35 : 34,590.69 = 15,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.35/34,590.69 = 15,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.35x = 34,590.69 × 15,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.35x = 518,897,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,897,707.95/25,072.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.01

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