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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.68, 34,548.37 and 14,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.68, 34,548.37 and 14,961.81 is: 20,646.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.68 : 34,548.37 = 14,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.68/34,548.37 = 14,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.68x = 34,548.37 × 14,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.68x = 516,906,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,906,324.06/25,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.78

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