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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.71, 34,629.60 and 15,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.71, 34,629.60 and 15,028.75 is: 20,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.71 : 34,629.60 = 15,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.71/34,629.60 = 15,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.71x = 34,629.60 × 15,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.71x = 520,439,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,439,601/25,094.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.02

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