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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.71, 34,561.65 and 14,976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.71, 34,561.65 and 14,976.04 is: 20,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.71 : 34,561.65 = 14,976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.71/34,561.65 = 14,976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.71x = 34,561.65 × 14,976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.71x = 517,596,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,596,652.87/25,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.31

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