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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.22, 34,539.68 and 14,957.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.22, 34,539.68 and 14,957.55 is: 20,639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.22 : 34,539.68 = 14,957.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.22/34,539.68 = 14,957.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.22x = 34,539.68 × 14,957.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.22x = 516,628,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,628,915.80/25,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.38

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