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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.64, 34,608.91 and 15,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.64, 34,608.91 and 15,002.08 is: 20,702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.64 : 34,608.91 = 15,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.64/34,608.91 = 15,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.64x = 34,608.91 × 15,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.64x = 519,205,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,205,512.51/25,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.27

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