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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.14, 34,555.76 and 14,972.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.14, 34,555.76 and 14,972.13 is: 20,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.14 : 34,555.76 = 14,972.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.14/34,555.76 = 14,972.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.14x = 34,555.76 × 14,972.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.14x = 517,373,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,373,256.11/25,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.41

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