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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,076.35, 34,596.21 and 15,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,076.35, 34,596.21 and 15,005.08 is: 20,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,076.35 : 34,596.21 = 15,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,076.35/34,596.21 = 15,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,076.35x = 34,596.21 × 15,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,076.35x = 519,118,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,118,898.75/25,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.53

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