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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,124.92, 34,671.26 and 15,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,124.92, 34,671.26 and 15,058.96 is: 20,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,124.92 : 34,671.26 = 15,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,124.92/34,671.26 = 15,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,124.92x = 34,671.26 × 15,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,124.92x = 522,113,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,113,117.49/25,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.69

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