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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.15, 34,590.76 and 14,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.15, 34,590.76 and 14,992.92 is: 20,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.15 : 34,590.76 = 14,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.15/34,590.76 = 14,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.15x = 34,590.76 × 14,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.15x = 518,616,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,616,459.94/25,068.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.26

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