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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.72, 34,707.96 and 15,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.72, 34,707.96 and 15,079.80 is: 20,810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.72 : 34,707.96 = 15,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.72/34,707.96 = 15,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.72x = 34,707.96 × 15,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.72x = 523,389,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,389,095.21/25,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.93

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