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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.22, 34,552.68 and 14,966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.22, 34,552.68 and 14,966.17 is: 20,653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.22 : 34,552.68 = 14,966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.22/34,552.68 = 14,966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.22x = 34,552.68 × 14,966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.22x = 517,121,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,121,320.25/25,038.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.28

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