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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.84, 34,566.36 and 14,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.84, 34,566.36 and 14,976.28 is: 20,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.84 : 34,566.36 = 14,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.84/34,566.36 = 14,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.84x = 34,566.36 × 14,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.84x = 517,675,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,675,485.94/25,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.82

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