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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.37, 34,652.77 and 14,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.37, 34,652.77 and 14,901.64 is: 20,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.37 : 34,652.77 = 14,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.37/34,652.77 = 14,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.37x = 34,652.77 × 14,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.37x = 516,382,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,382,930.28/25,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.90

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