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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.98, 34,595.28 and 14,458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.98, 34,595.28 and 14,458.65 is: 19,952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.98 : 34,595.28 = 14,458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.98/34,595.28 = 14,458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.98x = 34,595.28 × 14,458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.98x = 500,201,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,201,045.17/25,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.99

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