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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.92, 34,587.12 and 14,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.92, 34,587.12 and 14,989.26 is: 20,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.92 : 34,587.12 = 14,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.92/34,587.12 = 14,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.92x = 34,587.12 × 14,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.92x = 518,435,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,435,334.33/25,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.00

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