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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.66, 34,545.46 and 14,961.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.66, 34,545.46 and 14,961.09 is: 20,644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.66 : 34,545.46 = 14,961.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.66/34,545.46 = 14,961.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.66x = 34,545.46 × 14,961.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.66x = 516,837,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,837,736.15/25,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.89

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