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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.84, 34,630.59 and 15,023.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.84, 34,630.59 and 15,023.45 is: 20,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.84 : 34,630.59 = 15,023.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.84/34,630.59 = 15,023.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.84x = 34,630.59 × 15,023.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.84x = 520,270,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,270,862.22/25,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.88

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