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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.72, 34,566.22 and 14,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.72, 34,566.22 and 14,976.16 is: 20,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.72 : 34,566.22 = 14,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.72/34,566.22 = 14,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.72x = 34,566.22 × 14,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.72x = 517,669,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,669,241.32/25,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.67

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