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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.73, 34,543.71 and 14,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.73, 34,543.71 and 14,967.24 is: 20,652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.73 : 34,543.71 = 14,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.73/34,543.71 = 14,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.73x = 34,543.71 × 14,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.73x = 517,023,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,023,998.06/25,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.27

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