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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.16, 34,629.72 and 15,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.16, 34,629.72 and 15,022.92 is: 20,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.16 : 34,629.72 = 15,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.16/34,629.72 = 15,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.16x = 34,629.72 × 15,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.16x = 520,239,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,239,513.18/25,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.50

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