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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.83, 34,540.20 and 14,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.83, 34,540.20 and 14,957.27 is: 20,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.83 : 34,540.20 = 14,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.83/34,540.20 = 14,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.83x = 34,540.20 × 14,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.83x = 516,627,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,627,054.08/25,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.63

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