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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.41, 34,632.15 and 15,024.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.41, 34,632.15 and 15,024.29 is: 20,733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.41 : 34,632.15 = 15,024.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.41/34,632.15 = 15,024.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.41x = 34,632.15 × 15,024.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.41x = 520,323,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,323,464.92/25,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.81

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