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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.52, 34,550.79 and 14,968.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.52, 34,550.79 and 14,968.51 is: 20,658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.52 : 34,550.79 = 14,968.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.52/34,550.79 = 14,968.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.52x = 34,550.79 × 14,968.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.52x = 517,173,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,173,897.46/25,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.43

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