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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.85, 34,608.96 and 15,013.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.85, 34,608.96 and 15,013.83 is: 20,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.85 : 34,608.96 = 15,013.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.85/34,608.96 = 15,013.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.85x = 34,608.96 × 15,013.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.85x = 519,613,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,613,041.92/25,079.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.35

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