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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.88, 34,581.48 and 14,987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.88, 34,581.48 and 14,987.32 is: 20,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.88 : 34,581.48 = 14,987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.88/34,581.48 = 14,987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.88x = 34,581.48 × 14,987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.88x = 518,283,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,283,706.83/25,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.99

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