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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.20, 34,594.10 and 14,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.20, 34,594.10 and 14,997.06 is: 20,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.20 : 34,594.10 = 14,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.20/34,594.10 = 14,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.20x = 34,594.10 × 14,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.20x = 518,809,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,809,718.36/25,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.93

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