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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.75, 34,584.68 and 14,988.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.75, 34,584.68 and 14,988.51 is: 20,682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.75 : 34,584.68 = 14,988.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.75/34,584.68 = 14,988.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.75x = 34,584.68 × 14,988.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.75x = 518,372,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,372,859.50/25,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.17

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