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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.36, 34,634.34 and 15,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.36, 34,634.34 and 15,022.74 is: 20,733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.36 : 34,634.34 = 15,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.36/34,634.34 = 15,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.36x = 34,634.34 × 15,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.36x = 520,302,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,302,684.89/25,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.02

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