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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.41, 34,535.80 and 14,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.41, 34,535.80 and 14,954.73 is: 20,635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.41 : 34,535.80 = 14,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.41/34,535.80 = 14,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.41x = 34,535.80 × 14,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.41x = 516,473,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,473,564.33/25,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.49

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