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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.25, 34,592.81 and 14,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.25, 34,592.81 and 14,996.12 is: 20,694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.25 : 34,592.81 = 14,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.25/34,592.81 = 14,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.25x = 34,592.81 × 14,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.25x = 518,757,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,757,681.95/25,067.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.64

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