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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.56, 34,668.81 and 14,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.56, 34,668.81 and 14,511.96 is: 20,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.56 : 34,668.81 = 14,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.56/34,668.81 = 14,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.56x = 34,668.81 × 14,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.56x = 503,112,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,112,383.97/25,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.32

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