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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.34, 34,631.27 and 15,023.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.34, 34,631.27 and 15,023.95 is: 20,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.34 : 34,631.27 = 15,023.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.34/34,631.27 = 15,023.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.34x = 34,631.27 × 15,023.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.34x = 520,298,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,298,468.92/25,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.57

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