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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,070.85, 34,588.62 and 14,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,070.85, 34,588.62 and 14,999.58 is: 20,693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,070.85 : 34,588.62 = 14,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,070.85/34,588.62 = 14,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,070.85x = 34,588.62 × 14,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,070.85x = 518,814,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,814,772.78/25,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.94

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