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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.84, 34,555.94 and 14,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.84, 34,555.94 and 14,984.64 is: 20,664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.84 : 34,555.94 = 14,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.84/34,555.94 = 14,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.84x = 34,555.94 × 14,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.84x = 517,808,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,808,320.76/25,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.52

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