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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.74, 34,543.17 and 14,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.74, 34,543.17 and 14,960.04 is: 20,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.74 : 34,543.17 = 14,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.74/34,543.17 = 14,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.74x = 34,543.17 × 14,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.74x = 516,767,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,767,204.93/25,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.83

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