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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.86, 34,551.26 and 14,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.86, 34,551.26 and 14,963.32 is: 20,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.86 : 34,551.26 = 14,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.86/34,551.26 = 14,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.86x = 34,551.26 × 14,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.86x = 517,001,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,001,559.78/25,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.27

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