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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,093.42, 34,627.88 and 15,015.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,093.42, 34,627.88 and 15,015.91 is: 20,721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,093.42 : 34,627.88 = 15,015.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,093.42/34,627.88 = 15,015.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,093.42x = 34,627.88 × 15,015.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,093.42x = 519,969,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,969,005.84/25,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.33

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