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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.59, 34,630.24 and 15,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.59, 34,630.24 and 15,023.20 is: 20,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.59 : 34,630.24 = 15,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.59/34,630.24 = 15,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.59x = 34,630.24 × 15,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.59x = 520,257,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,257,021.57/25,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.54

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