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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.14, 34,595.40 and 14,997.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.14, 34,595.40 and 14,997.99 is: 20,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.14 : 34,595.40 = 14,997.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.14/34,595.40 = 14,997.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.14x = 34,595.40 × 14,997.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.14x = 518,861,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,861,463.25/25,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.22

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