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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.27, 34,630.65 and 14,887.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.27, 34,630.65 and 14,887.41 is: 20,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.27 : 34,630.65 = 14,887.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.27/34,630.65 = 14,887.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.27x = 34,630.65 × 14,887.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.27x = 515,560,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,560,685.12/25,098.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.68

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