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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.42, 34,629.26 and 15,016.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.42, 34,629.26 and 15,016.91 is: 20,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.42 : 34,629.26 = 15,016.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.42/34,629.26 = 15,016.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.42x = 34,629.26 × 15,016.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.42x = 520,024,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,024,480.79/25,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.71

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