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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.62, 34,653.90 and 15,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.62, 34,653.90 and 15,046.30 is: 20,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.62 : 34,653.90 = 15,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.62/34,653.90 = 15,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.62x = 34,653.90 × 15,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.62x = 521,412,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,412,975.57/25,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.99

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