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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.77, 34,596.26 and 14,998.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.77, 34,596.26 and 14,998.62 is: 20,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.77 : 34,596.26 = 14,998.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.77/34,596.26 = 14,998.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.77x = 34,596.26 × 14,998.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.77x = 518,895,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,895,984.18/25,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.08

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