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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.16, 34,544.74 and 14,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.16, 34,544.74 and 14,967.20 is: 20,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.16 : 34,544.74 = 14,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.16/34,544.74 = 14,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.16x = 34,544.74 × 14,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.16x = 517,038,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,038,032.53/25,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.13

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