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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.87, 34,571.82 and 14,980.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.87, 34,571.82 and 14,980.32 is: 20,671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.87 : 34,571.82 = 14,980.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.87/34,571.82 = 14,980.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.87x = 34,571.82 × 14,980.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.87x = 517,896,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,896,926.58/25,053.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.33

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