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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,088, 34,622.52 and 15,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,088, 34,622.52 and 15,014.53 is: 20,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,088 : 34,622.52 = 15,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,088/34,622.52 = 15,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,088x = 34,622.52 × 15,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,088x = 519,840,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,840,692.10/25,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.69

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