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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.20, 34,562.02 and 14,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.20, 34,562.02 and 14,989 is: 20,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.20 : 34,562.02 = 14,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.20/34,562.02 = 14,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.20x = 34,562.02 × 14,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.20x = 518,050,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,050,117.78/25,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.58

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