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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.85, 34,585.86 and 14,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.85, 34,585.86 and 14,997.58 is: 20,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.85 : 34,585.86 = 14,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.85/34,585.86 = 14,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.85x = 34,585.86 × 14,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.85x = 518,704,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,704,202.22/25,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.18

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