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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,090.84, 34,601.32 and 15,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,090.84, 34,601.32 and 15,017.68 is: 20,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,090.84 : 34,601.32 = 15,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,090.84/34,601.32 = 15,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,090.84x = 34,601.32 × 15,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,090.84x = 519,631,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,631,551.34/25,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.01

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