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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,097.77, 34,629.96 and 14,886.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,097.77, 34,629.96 and 14,886.91 is: 20,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,097.77 : 34,629.96 = 14,886.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,097.77/34,629.96 = 14,886.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,097.77x = 34,629.96 × 14,886.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,097.77x = 515,533,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,533,097.82/25,097.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.99

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