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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.68, 34,584.03 and 14,987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.68, 34,584.03 and 14,987.22 is: 20,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.68 : 34,584.03 = 14,987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.68/34,584.03 = 14,987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.68x = 34,584.03 × 14,987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.68x = 518,318,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,318,466.10/25,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.01

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