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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.28, 34,592.31 and 14,994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.28, 34,592.31 and 14,994.05 is: 20,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.28 : 34,592.31 = 14,994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.28/34,592.31 = 14,994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.28x = 34,592.31 × 14,994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.28x = 518,678,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,678,652.79/25,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.81

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