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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.67, 34,536.14 and 14,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.67, 34,536.14 and 14,954.98 is: 20,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.67 : 34,536.14 = 14,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.67/34,536.14 = 14,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.67x = 34,536.14 × 14,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.67x = 516,487,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,487,282.98/25,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.83

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