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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,076.93, 34,606.56 and 15,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,076.93, 34,606.56 and 15,005.80 is: 20,708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,076.93 : 34,606.56 = 15,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,076.93/34,606.56 = 15,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,076.93x = 34,606.56 × 15,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,076.93x = 519,299,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,299,031.53/25,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.24

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