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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.32, 34,591.88 and 14,989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.32, 34,591.88 and 14,989.82 is: 20,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.32 : 34,591.88 = 14,989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.32/34,591.88 = 14,989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.32x = 34,591.88 × 14,989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.32x = 518,525,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,525,919.18/25,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.34

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