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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.59, 34,504.45 and 14,938.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.59, 34,504.45 and 14,938.74 is: 20,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.59 : 34,504.45 = 14,938.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.59/34,504.45 = 14,938.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.59x = 34,504.45 × 14,938.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.59x = 515,452,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,452,970.05/25,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.99

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