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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.98, 34,522.09 and 14,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.98, 34,522.09 and 14,946.89 is: 20,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.98 : 34,522.09 = 14,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.98/34,522.09 = 14,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.98x = 34,522.09 × 14,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.98x = 515,997,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,997,671.82/25,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.43

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