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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.50, 34,620.63 and 15,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.50, 34,620.63 and 15,014.19 is: 20,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.50 : 34,620.63 = 15,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.50/34,620.63 = 15,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.50x = 34,620.63 × 15,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.50x = 519,800,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,800,716.74/25,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.81

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