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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.87, 34,652.08 and 14,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.87, 34,652.08 and 14,901.14 is: 20,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.87 : 34,652.08 = 14,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.87/34,652.08 = 14,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.87x = 34,652.08 × 14,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.87x = 516,355,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,355,384.05/25,111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.21

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