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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,097.93, 34,638.02 and 15,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,097.93, 34,638.02 and 15,026.36 is: 20,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,097.93 : 34,638.02 = 15,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,097.93/34,638.02 = 15,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,097.93x = 34,638.02 × 15,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,097.93x = 520,483,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,483,109.89/25,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.09

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