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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,131.82, 34,679.29 and 15,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,131.82, 34,679.29 and 15,059.99 is: 20,781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,131.82 : 34,679.29 = 15,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,131.82/34,679.29 = 15,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,131.82x = 34,679.29 × 15,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,131.82x = 522,269,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,269,837.89/25,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.22

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