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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,076.60, 34,596.56 and 15,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,076.60, 34,596.56 and 15,005.33 is: 20,701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,076.60 : 34,596.56 = 15,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,076.60/34,596.56 = 15,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,076.60x = 34,596.56 × 15,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,076.60x = 519,132,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,132,724.64/25,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.88

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