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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.73, 34,599.30 and 14,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.73, 34,599.30 and 14,995.22 is: 20,692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.73 : 34,599.30 = 14,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.73/34,599.30 = 14,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.73x = 34,599.30 × 14,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.73x = 518,823,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,823,886.12/25,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.76

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