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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.57, 34,638.50 and 15,026.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.57, 34,638.50 and 15,026.07 is: 20,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.57 : 34,638.50 = 15,026.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.57/34,638.50 = 15,026.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.57x = 34,638.50 × 15,026.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.57x = 520,480,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,480,277.37/25,099.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.63

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