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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.95, 34,545.85 and 14,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.95, 34,545.85 and 14,961.39 is: 20,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.95 : 34,545.85 = 14,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.95/34,545.85 = 14,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.95x = 34,545.85 × 14,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.95x = 516,853,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,853,934.73/25,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.30

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