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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.69, 34,537.23 and 14,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.69, 34,537.23 and 14,955.12 is: 20,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.69 : 34,537.23 = 14,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.69/34,537.23 = 14,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.69x = 34,537.23 × 14,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.69x = 516,508,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,508,419.12/25,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.66

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