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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.58, 34,691.03 and 14,933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.58, 34,691.03 and 14,933.69 is: 20,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.58 : 34,691.03 = 14,933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.58/34,691.03 = 14,933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.58x = 34,691.03 × 14,933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.58x = 518,065,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,065,087.80/25,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.35

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