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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,113.73, 34,654.42 and 15,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,113.73, 34,654.42 and 15,041.91 is: 20,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,113.73 : 34,654.42 = 15,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,113.73/34,654.42 = 15,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,113.73x = 34,654.42 × 15,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,113.73x = 521,268,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,268,666.74/25,113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.32

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