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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.52, 34,552.17 and 14,969.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.52, 34,552.17 and 14,969.51 is: 20,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.52 : 34,552.17 = 14,969.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.52/34,552.17 = 14,969.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.52x = 34,552.17 × 14,969.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.52x = 517,229,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,229,054.34/25,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.81

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