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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.63, 34,542.91 and 14,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.63, 34,542.91 and 14,961.04 is: 20,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.63 : 34,542.91 = 14,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.63/34,542.91 = 14,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.63x = 34,542.91 × 14,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.63x = 516,797,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,797,858.23/25,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.92

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