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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.73, 34,539.57 and 14,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.73, 34,539.57 and 14,964.24 is: 20,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.73 : 34,539.57 = 14,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.73/34,539.57 = 14,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.73x = 34,539.57 × 14,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.73x = 516,858,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,858,414.98/25,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.13

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