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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.37, 34,650.69 and 14,900.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.37, 34,650.69 and 14,900.78 is: 20,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.37 : 34,650.69 = 14,900.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.37/34,650.69 = 14,900.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.37x = 34,650.69 × 14,900.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.37x = 516,322,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,322,135.28/25,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.29

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