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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.88, 34,543.31 and 14,960.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.88, 34,543.31 and 14,960.18 is: 20,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.88 : 34,543.31 = 14,960.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.88/34,543.31 = 14,960.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.88x = 34,543.31 × 14,960.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.88x = 516,773,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,773,887.88/25,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.98

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