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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,073.30, 34,599.89 and 15,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,073.30, 34,599.89 and 15,007.25 is: 20,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,073.30 : 34,599.89 = 15,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,073.30/34,599.89 = 15,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,073.30x = 34,599.89 × 15,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,073.30x = 519,248,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,248,951.17/25,073.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.24

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