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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.64, 34,630.56 and 15,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.64, 34,630.56 and 15,023.52 is: 20,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.64 : 34,630.56 = 15,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.64/34,630.56 = 15,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.64x = 34,630.56 × 15,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.64x = 520,272,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,272,910.77/25,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.43

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