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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.64, 34,568.58 and 14,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.64, 34,568.58 and 14,985.24 is: 20,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.64 : 34,568.58 = 14,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.64/34,568.58 = 14,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.64x = 34,568.58 × 14,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.64x = 518,018,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,018,467.76/25,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.20

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