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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.89, 34,660.91 and 14,501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.89, 34,660.91 and 14,501.08 is: 20,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.89 : 34,660.91 = 14,501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.89/34,660.91 = 14,501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.89x = 34,660.91 × 14,501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.89x = 502,620,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,620,578.38/25,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.45

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