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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,040.63, 34,553.70 and 14,967.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,040.63, 34,553.70 and 14,967.05 is: 20,653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,040.63 : 34,553.70 = 14,967.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,040.63/34,553.70 = 14,967.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,040.63x = 34,553.70 × 14,967.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,040.63x = 517,166,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,166,955.59/25,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.11

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