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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,066.76, 34,588.82 and 14,991.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,066.76, 34,588.82 and 14,991.51 is: 20,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,066.76 : 34,588.82 = 14,991.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,066.76/34,588.82 = 14,991.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,066.76x = 34,588.82 × 14,991.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,066.76x = 518,538,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,538,565.96/25,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.31

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