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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,136.97, 34,685.16 and 14,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,136.97, 34,685.16 and 14,524.55 is: 20,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,136.97 : 34,685.16 = 14,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,136.97/34,685.16 = 14,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,136.97x = 34,685.16 × 14,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,136.97x = 503,786,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,786,167.25/25,136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.64

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