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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,117.92, 34,668.90 and 14,513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,117.92, 34,668.90 and 14,513.76 is: 20,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,117.92 : 34,668.90 = 14,513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,117.92/34,668.90 = 14,513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,117.92x = 34,668.90 × 14,513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,117.92x = 503,176,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,176,094.06/25,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,032.55

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