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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.92, 34,536.49 and 14,955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.92, 34,536.49 and 14,955.23 is: 20,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.92 : 34,536.49 = 14,955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.92/34,536.49 = 14,955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.92x = 34,536.49 × 14,955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.92x = 516,501,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,501,151.34/25,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.17

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