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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,078.35, 34,598.97 and 15,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,078.35, 34,598.97 and 15,007.08 is: 20,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,078.35 : 34,598.97 = 15,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,078.35/34,598.97 = 15,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,078.35x = 34,598.97 × 15,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,078.35x = 519,229,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,229,510.71/25,078.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.29

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