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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.39, 34,553.97 and 14,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.39, 34,553.97 and 14,983.23 is: 20,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.39 : 34,553.97 = 14,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.39/34,553.97 = 14,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.39x = 34,553.97 × 14,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.39x = 517,730,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,730,079.92/25,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.60

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