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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.63, 34,550.94 and 14,965.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.63, 34,550.94 and 14,965.05 is: 20,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.63 : 34,550.94 = 14,965.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.63/34,550.94 = 14,965.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.63x = 34,550.94 × 14,965.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.63x = 517,056,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,056,544.65/25,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.35

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