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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.88, 34,593.67 and 14,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.88, 34,593.67 and 14,996.74 is: 20,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.88 : 34,593.67 = 14,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.88/34,593.67 = 14,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.88x = 34,593.67 × 14,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.88x = 518,792,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,792,274.64/25,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.50

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