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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,084, 34,621.32 and 15,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,084, 34,621.32 and 15,014.69 is: 20,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084 : 34,621.32 = 15,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084/34,621.32 = 15,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084x = 34,621.32 × 15,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084x = 519,828,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,828,387.19/25,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.50

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