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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.70, 34,544.12 and 14,960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.70, 34,544.12 and 14,960.14 is: 20,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.70 : 34,544.12 = 14,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.70/34,544.12 = 14,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.70x = 34,544.12 × 14,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.70x = 516,784,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,784,871.38/25,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.57

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