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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.96, 34,575.12 and 14,984.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.96, 34,575.12 and 14,984.36 is: 20,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.96 : 34,575.12 = 14,984.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.96/34,575.12 = 14,984.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.96x = 34,575.12 × 14,984.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.96x = 518,086,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,086,045.12/25,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.11

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