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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.80, 34,636.98 and 14,196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.80, 34,636.98 and 14,196.79 is: 19,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.80 : 34,636.98 = 14,196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.80/34,636.98 = 14,196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.80x = 34,636.98 × 14,196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.80x = 491,733,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,733,931.29/25,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.15

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