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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.92, 34,560.90 and 14,970.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.92, 34,560.90 and 14,970.26 is: 20,660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.92 : 34,560.90 = 14,970.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.92/34,560.90 = 14,970.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.92x = 34,560.90 × 14,970.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.92x = 517,385,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,385,658.83/25,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.78

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