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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.38, 34,594.37 and 14,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.38, 34,594.37 and 14,997.24 is: 20,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.38 : 34,594.37 = 14,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.38/34,594.37 = 14,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.38x = 34,594.37 × 14,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.38x = 518,819,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,819,994.55/25,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.20

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