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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.95, 34,544.48 and 14,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.95, 34,544.48 and 14,960.39 is: 20,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.95 : 34,544.48 = 14,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.95/34,544.48 = 14,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.95x = 34,544.48 × 14,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.95x = 516,798,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,798,645.62/25,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.91

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