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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,066.98, 34,591.97 and 14,864.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,066.98, 34,591.97 and 14,864.88 is: 20,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,066.98 : 34,591.97 = 14,864.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,066.98/34,591.97 = 14,864.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,066.98x = 34,591.97 × 14,864.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,066.98x = 514,205,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,205,235.73/25,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,513.25

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