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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.23, 34,549.61 and 14,980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.23, 34,549.61 and 14,980.04 is: 20,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.23 : 34,549.61 = 14,980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.23/34,549.61 = 14,980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.23x = 34,549.61 × 14,980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.23x = 517,554,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,554,292.14/25,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.19

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