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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.97, 34,694.79 and 15,075.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.97, 34,694.79 and 15,075.97 is: 20,804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.97 : 34,694.79 = 15,075.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.97/34,694.79 = 15,075.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.97x = 34,694.79 × 15,075.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.97x = 523,057,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,057,613.20/25,141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.16

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