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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,054.38, 34,568.91 and 14,986.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,054.38, 34,568.91 and 14,986.08 is: 20,677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,054.38 : 34,568.91 = 14,986.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,054.38/34,568.91 = 14,986.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,054.38x = 34,568.91 × 14,986.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,054.38x = 518,052,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,052,450.77/25,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.12

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