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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.39, 34,594.78 and 14,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.39, 34,594.78 and 14,858.92 is: 20,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.39 : 34,594.78 = 14,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.39/34,594.78 = 14,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.39x = 34,594.78 × 14,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.39x = 514,041,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,041,005.10/25,072.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.28

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