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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,037.68, 34,551.13 and 14,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,037.68, 34,551.13 and 14,963.81 is: 20,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,037.68 : 34,551.13 = 14,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,037.68/34,551.13 = 14,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,037.68x = 34,551.13 × 14,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,037.68x = 517,016,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,016,544.61/25,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.54

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