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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.84, 34,554.56 and 14,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.84, 34,554.56 and 14,983.64 is: 20,663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.84 : 34,554.56 = 14,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.84/34,554.56 = 14,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.84x = 34,554.56 × 14,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.84x = 517,753,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,753,087.40/25,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.14

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