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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.57, 34,592.22 and 14,990.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.57, 34,592.22 and 14,990.07 is: 20,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.57 : 34,592.22 = 14,990.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.57/34,592.22 = 14,990.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.57x = 34,592.22 × 14,990.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.57x = 518,539,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,539,799.26/25,067.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.68

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