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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,070.38, 34,587.90 and 14,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,070.38, 34,587.90 and 14,999.08 is: 20,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,070.38 : 34,587.90 = 14,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,070.38/34,587.90 = 14,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,070.38x = 34,587.90 × 14,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,070.38x = 518,786,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,786,679.13/25,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.21

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