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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.30, 34,538.66 and 14,954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.30, 34,538.66 and 14,954.54 is: 20,638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.30 : 34,538.66 = 14,954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.30/34,538.66 = 14,954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.30x = 34,538.66 × 14,954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.30x = 516,509,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,509,525.05/25,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.67

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