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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.70, 34,538.95 and 14,957.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.70, 34,538.95 and 14,957.01 is: 20,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.70 : 34,538.95 = 14,957.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.70/34,538.95 = 14,957.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.70x = 34,538.95 × 14,957.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.70x = 516,599,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,599,247.84/25,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.63

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