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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.88, 34,585.64 and 14,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.88, 34,585.64 and 14,990.30 is: 20,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.88 : 34,585.64 = 14,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.88/34,585.64 = 14,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.88x = 34,585.64 × 14,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.88x = 518,449,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,449,119.29/25,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.11

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