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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,066.38, 34,591.61 and 14,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,066.38, 34,591.61 and 14,995.24 is: 20,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,066.38 : 34,591.61 = 14,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,066.38/34,591.61 = 14,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,066.38x = 34,591.61 × 14,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,066.38x = 518,709,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,709,493.94/25,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.43

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