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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.40, 34,552.84 and 14,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.40, 34,552.84 and 14,969.16 is: 20,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.40 : 34,552.84 = 14,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.40/34,552.84 = 14,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.40x = 34,552.84 × 14,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.40x = 517,226,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,226,990.41/25,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.05

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