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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.34, 34,552.86 and 14,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.34, 34,552.86 and 14,966.30 is: 20,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.34 : 34,552.86 = 14,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.34/34,552.86 = 14,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.34x = 34,552.86 × 14,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.34x = 517,128,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,128,239.73/25,038.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.45

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