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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,070.38, 34,597.14 and 14,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,070.38, 34,597.14 and 14,999.24 is: 20,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,070.38 : 34,597.14 = 14,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,070.38/34,597.14 = 14,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,070.38x = 34,597.14 × 14,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,070.38x = 518,930,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,930,806.17/25,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.96

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