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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,040.31, 34,553.28 and 14,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,040.31, 34,553.28 and 14,966.73 is: 20,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,040.31 : 34,553.28 = 14,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,040.31/34,553.28 = 14,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,040.31x = 34,553.28 × 14,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,040.31x = 517,149,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,149,612.37/25,040.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.68

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