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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.62, 34,652.52 and 15,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.62, 34,652.52 and 15,045.30 is: 20,761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.62 : 34,652.52 = 15,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.62/34,652.52 = 15,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.62x = 34,652.52 × 15,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.62x = 521,357,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,357,559.16/25,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.61

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