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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.42, 34,567.11 and 14,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.42, 34,567.11 and 14,974.76 is: 20,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.42 : 34,567.11 = 14,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.42/34,567.11 = 14,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.42x = 34,567.11 × 14,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.42x = 517,634,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,634,176.14/25,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.99

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