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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083, 34,619.94 and 15,013.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083, 34,619.94 and 15,013.69 is: 20,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083 : 34,619.94 = 15,013.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083/34,619.94 = 15,013.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083x = 34,619.94 × 15,013.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083x = 519,772,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,772,960.43/25,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.12

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