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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.38, 34,592.99 and 14,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.38, 34,592.99 and 14,996.24 is: 20,694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.38 : 34,592.99 = 14,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.38/34,592.99 = 14,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.38x = 34,592.99 × 14,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.38x = 518,764,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,764,780.36/25,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.81

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