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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.16, 34,631.10 and 15,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.16, 34,631.10 and 15,023.92 is: 20,732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.16 : 34,631.10 = 15,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.16/34,631.10 = 15,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.16x = 34,631.10 × 15,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.16x = 520,294,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,294,875.91/25,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.88

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