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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.62, 37,499.85 and 14,599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.62, 37,499.85 and 14,599.50 is: 21,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.62 : 37,499.85 = 14,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.62/37,499.85 = 14,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.62x = 37,499.85 × 14,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.62x = 547,479,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,479,060.08/25,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.74

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