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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.92, 34,625.82 and 15,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.92, 34,625.82 and 15,014.62 is: 20,719.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.92 : 34,625.82 = 15,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.92/34,625.82 = 15,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.92x = 34,625.82 × 15,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.92x = 519,893,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,893,529.49/25,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.56

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