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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.85, 34,610.55 and 15,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.85, 34,610.55 and 15,008.71 is: 20,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.85 : 34,610.55 = 15,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.85/34,610.55 = 15,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.85x = 34,610.55 × 15,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.85x = 519,459,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,459,707.89/25,079.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.23

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