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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.64, 34,569.96 and 14,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.64, 34,569.96 and 14,986.24 is: 20,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.64 : 34,569.96 = 14,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.64/34,569.96 = 14,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.64x = 34,569.96 × 14,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.64x = 518,073,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,073,717.35/25,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.58

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