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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.24, 34,534.96 and 14,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.24, 34,534.96 and 14,954.20 is: 20,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.24 : 34,534.96 = 14,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.24/34,534.96 = 14,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.24x = 34,534.96 × 14,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.24x = 516,442,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,442,698.83/25,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.75

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