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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.38, 34,581.94 and 14,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.38, 34,581.94 and 14,988.24 is: 20,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.38 : 34,581.94 = 14,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.38/34,581.94 = 14,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.38x = 34,581.94 × 14,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.38x = 518,322,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,322,378.92/25,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.77

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