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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,129.44, 34,668.72 and 15,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,129.44, 34,668.72 and 15,058.08 is: 20,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,129.44 : 34,668.72 = 15,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,129.44/34,668.72 = 15,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,129.44x = 34,668.72 × 15,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,129.44x = 522,044,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,044,359.26/25,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.21

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