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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.96, 34,583.27 and 14,984.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.96, 34,583.27 and 14,984.17 is: 20,677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.96 : 34,583.27 = 14,984.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.96/34,583.27 = 14,984.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.96x = 34,583.27 × 14,984.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.96x = 518,201,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,201,435.46/25,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.64

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