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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.91, 34,637.59 and 15,025.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.91, 34,637.59 and 15,025.41 is: 20,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.91 : 34,637.59 = 15,025.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.91/34,637.59 = 15,025.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.91x = 34,637.59 × 15,025.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.91x = 520,443,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,443,849.14/25,098.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.72

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