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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.68, 34,554.96 and 14,968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.68, 34,554.96 and 14,968.16 is: 20,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.68 : 34,554.96 = 14,968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.68/34,554.96 = 14,968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.68x = 34,554.96 × 14,968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.68x = 517,224,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,224,170.07/25,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.53

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